Bruno Mezenga Explained

Bruno Mezenga
Full Name:Bruno Ferreira Mombra Rosa
Birth Date:8 August 1988
Birth Place:Niterói, Brazil
Height:1.85 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Náutico
Youthyears1:2003–2006
Youthclubs1:Flamengo
Years1:2005–2011
Clubs1:Flamengo
Caps1:27
Goals1:4
Years2:2007
Clubs2:Fortaleza (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Years3:2008
Clubs3:Macaé (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:3
Years4:2008–2009
Clubs4:Orduspor (loan)
Caps4:33
Goals4:21
Years5:2010–2011
Clubs5:Legia Warsaw (loan)
Caps5:13
Goals5:3
Years6:2011
Clubs6:Red Star Belgrade (loan)
Caps6:11
Goals6:1
Years7:2012–2013
Clubs7:Orduspor
Caps7:9
Goals7:0
Years8:2012–2013
Clubs8:Akhisar Belediyespor (loan)
Caps8:31
Goals8:5
Years9:2013–2016
Clubs9:Akhisar Belediyespor
Caps9:84
Goals9:16
Years10:2016–2018
Clubs10:Eskişehirspor
Caps10:66
Goals10:25
Years11:2019
Clubs11:São Caetano
Caps11:9
Goals11:4
Years12:2019
Clubs12:Vila Nova
Caps12:11
Goals12:4
Years13:2020
Clubs13:PT Prachuap
Caps13:4
Goals13:0
Years14:2020–2021
Clubs14:Ferroviária
Caps14:22
Goals14:13
Years15:2021–2022
Clubs15:Goiás
Caps15:29
Goals15:4
Years16:2022
Clubs16:Ferroviária (loan)
Caps16:13
Goals16:4
Years17:2022
Clubs17:CSA (loan)
Caps17:13
Goals17:0
Years18:2023–2024
Clubs18:Água Santa
Caps18:25
Goals18:8
Years19:2023
Clubs19:Santos (loan)
Caps19:9
Goals19:0
Years20:2024–
Clubs20:Náutico
Caps20:11
Goals20:4
Nationalyears1:2005
Nationalteam1:Brazil U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:10:19, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Bruno Ferreira Mombra Rosa (born 8 August 1988), known as Bruno Mezenga, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Náutico.

Club career

Flamengo

Beginnings

Born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Mezenga joined Flamengo's youth setup in 2003. After scoring in a regular basis for the youth sides,[1] he made his first team – and Série A – debut at the age of 16 on 22 May 2005, coming on as a second-half substitute for China in a 1–0 away defeat to São Caetano.[2]

After five first team appearances in 2005, Bruno Mezenga returned to the under-20s for the 2006 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. Back to the first team during that year, he only featured rarely.

Loans to Fortaleza, Macaé and Orduspor

On 28 May 2007, Bruno Mezenga was loaned to Série B side Fortaleza until the end of the year.[3] He scored his first professional goal on 8 June of that year, netting the winner in a 1–0 success over rivals Ceará.[4]

On 22 December 2007, Bruno Mezenga moved to Macaé on loan for the 2008 Campeonato Carioca.[5] He moved abroad in the middle of 2008, after being loaned out to TFF First League side Orduspor.

2009–10: Return from loan

Bruno Mezenga returned to Fla in June 2009, after scoring 21 goals for Orduspor.[6] He scored his first goals for the club the following 20 January, netting a brace in a 3–1 Campeonato Carioca away win over Volta Redonda.[7]

A backup to Adriano and Vágner Love, Bruno Mezenga finished the 2010 Campeonato Carioca with four goals.

Loan to Legia Warsaw

In May 2010, Bruno Mezenga was loaned to Legia Warsaw on a one-year deal.[8] Mainly used as a substitute, he scored his first goal for the club on 24 September, netting the winner in a 2–1 home success over Lech Poznań.

Bruno Mezenga returned to Flamengo in June 2011, after scoring three goals in 16 appearances overall.[9]

Loan to Red Star Belgrade

On 22 June 2011, Bruno Mezenga switched teams and countries again, after joining Serbian side Red Star Belgrade for a season-long loan deal.[10] He scored on his debut, netting a last-minute winner in a 2–1 UEFA Europa League away success over Ventspils.

Orduspor

On 3 January 2012, Bruno Mezenga rejoined Orduspor on a free transfer, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the club now in the Süper Lig.[11] Despite scoring six times in the Spor Toto Cup as his side finished second, he failed to found the net in his nine league matches of the season.

Akhisar Belediyespor

On 11 July 2012, Bruno Mezenga was loaned to fellow top tier side Akhisar Belediyespor for the 2012–13 campaign.[12] Regularly used, he signed a permanent deal with the club in August 2013.

Eskişehirspor

On 20 July 2016, Bruno Mezenga signed a two-year contract with Eskişehirspor, in the Turkish second division.[13] After scoring 17 league goals in his first season as the club narrowly missed out promotion, he added a further eight in his second, but the side only managed to avoid relegation.

São Caetano

On 24 September 2018, Bruno Mezenga returned to Brazil after eight years, and agreed to join São Caetano.[14] However, he was only officially announced by the club on 11 December.[15]

Bruno Mezenga scored four times in nine matches for Azulão during the 2019 Campeonato Paulista, as the club suffered relegation.

Vila Nova

On 5 August 2019, Bruno Mezenga joined Vila Nova in the second division.[16] He also scored four goals for the side, featuring sparingly as the club also suffered relegation.

PT Prachuap

On 14 December 2019, Bruno Mezenga was announced at Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap.[17] He played four matches for the side before leaving due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ferroviária

On 15 June 2020, Bruno Mezenga returned to his home country and signed a two-year contract with Ferroviária.[18] He was the top scorer of the 2021 Campeonato Paulista with the club, scoring nine goals.

Goiás

On 25 May 2021, Bruno Mezenga signed for Goiás.[19] A backup option to starters Nicolas and Alef Manga, he scored four goals as the club achieved promotion to the top tier.

Loans to Ferroviária and CSA

Shortly after achieving promotion, Goiás loaned Bruno Mezenga back to his former club Ferroviária for the 2022 Paulistão.[20] On 9 April 2022, he was announced at CSA, also on loan.[21]

Água Santa

On 7 January 2023, Bruno Mezenga was announced as the new signing of Água Santa.[22] He scored twice in the first leg of the 2023 Campeonato Paulista Finals to put his side 2–1 ahead of Palmeiras, but could not prevent an aggregate 5–2 loss in the second leg.

Loan to Santos

On 12 April 2023, Bruno Mezenga moved to top tier side Santos on loan until the end of the year.[23] He made his debut for the club four days later, replacing Dodi late into a 1–0 away loss against Grêmio.

Bruno Mezenga scored his first goal for Peixe on 31 May 2023, netting a late equalizer in a 1–1 away draw against Bahia, for the year's Copa do Brasil, but missed the decisive penalty as his club was eliminated 4–3 in the shoot-out.

International career

In 2005, Bruno Mezenga was a part of the Brazil national under-17 team in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, where Brazil lost in the final against Mexico by 3–0. He played two matches in the tournament, including the final where he was a used substitute.[24]

Personal life

Bruno Mezenga is the godfather of another footballer, Lucas Mezenga.[25]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Flamengo2005Série A60000060
2006Série A20100030
2007Série A10100020
2009Série A7000000070
2010Série A207430124
Total180940030304
Fortaleza (loan)2007Série B8181
Macaé (loan)2008[26] Série C00143143
Orduspor (loan)2008–09TFF First League3221003221
Legia Warsaw (loan)2010–11Ekstraklasa13330163
Red Star Belgrade (loan)2010–11Serbian SuperLiga1113242185
Orduspor2011–12Süper Lig900076166
Akhisar Belediyespor2012–13Süper Lig31520335
2013–14Süper Lig3111703811
2014–15Süper Lig31371384
2015–16Süper Lig22271293
Total1152123213823
Eskişehirspor2016–17TFF First League3517103617
2017–18TFF First League31800318
Total6625106725
São Caetano2019Série D009494
Vila Nova2019Série B114114
PT Prachuap2020Thai League 1400040
Ferroviária2020Série D723210114
2021Série D00129129
Total721511102313
Goiás2021Série B294294
Ferroviária (loan)2022Série D0013400134
CSA (loan)2022Série B13020150
Água Santa2023Paulista147147
Santos (loan)2023Série A9021111
Career total3458274333557276468128

Honours

Flamengo

2006

2007

2009

Legia Warsaw

2010–11[27]

Red Star Belgrade

2011–12

Brazil U17

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Do começo precoce à "vida boa" na Turquia: Mezenga, a ex-joia do Fla. From the precocious beginnings to the "good life" in Turkey: Mezenga, the former Fla pearl. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 11 November 2016. 30 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Dimba marca e São Caetano vence Flamengo. Dimba scores and São Caetano defeat Flamengo. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 22 May 2005. 30 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Bruno chega e Juninho volta ao Atlético/PR. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208115024/http://diariodonordeste.globo.com/materia.asp?codigo=437506. Bruno arrives and Juninho returns to Atlético/PR. Diário do Nordeste. pt-BR. 8 February 2012. 28 May 2007. 30 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Fortaleza vence clássico e se isola na liderança da Série B. Fortaleza win derby and is isolated in the first position of the Série B. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 8 June 2007. 30 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Promessa do Fla vai para o Macaé. https://web.archive.org/web/20071225081455/http://globoesporte.globo.com/ESP/Noticia/Futebol/Flamengo/0%2C%2CMUL236695-4282%2C00.html. Fla prospect goes to Macaé. GloboEsporte.com. pt-BR. 22 December 2007. 25 December 2007. 30 March 2023.
  6. Web site: Bruno Mezenga volta da Turquia e reforça Flamengo. Bruno Mezenga returns from Turkey and bolsters Flamengo. ESPN Brasil. pt-BR. 9 June 2009. 30 March 2023.
  7. Web site: Bruno Mezenga comemora os dois gols. Bruno Mezenga celebrates the two goals. O Globo. pt-BR. 20 January 2010. 30 March 2023.
  8. Web site: Bruno Mezenga wypożyczony do Legii. Bruno Mezenga on loan to Legia. 90minut.pl. pl. 28 May 2010.
  9. Web site: Cabral, Mezenga i Ogbuke odchodzą z Legii. https://web.archive.org/web/20110611040642/http://legia.com/www/index.php?akt=23093. Cabral, Mezenga and Ogbuke leave Legia. Legia Warsaw. pl. 8 June 2011. 11 June 2011. 30 March 2023.
  10. Web site: Bruno Mezenga novi napadač Zvezde. https://web.archive.org/web/20110624152108/http://www.b92.net/sport/fudbal/vesti.php?yyyy=2011&mm=06&dd=22&nav_id=520707. Bruno Mezenga, new forward of Zvezda. B92. sr. 22 June 2011. 24 June 2011. 30 March 2023.
  11. Web site: Bruno Orduspor'da. Bruno at Orduspor. İhlas News Agency. tr. 3 January 2012. 30 March 2023.
  12. Web site: Orduspor'dan Akhisar'a transfer.... Transfer from Orduspor to Akhisar. Sporx. tr. 11 July 2012. 30 March 2023.
  13. Web site: Bruno Mezenga Eskişehir'de. Bruno Mezenga at Eskişehir. Takvim. tr. 20 July 2016. 30 March 2023.
  14. Web site: Ex-atacante do Flamengo retorna ao Brasil para defender o São Caetano. Former Flamengo forward returns to Brazil to play for São Caetano. Torcedores.com. pt-BR. 24 September 2018. 30 March 2023.
  15. Web site: São Caetano apresenta pacotão de reforços com dois campeões brasileiros pelo Fla em 2009: Mezenga e Willians. São Caetano present package of additions with two Brazilian champions for Fla in 2009: Mezenga and Willians. Extra. pt-BR. 12 December 2018. 30 March 2023.
  16. Web site: Lembra dele? Bruno Mezenga é contratado pelo Vila Nova e vai disputar a Série B do Brasileiro. Remember him? Bruno Mezenga is signed by Vila Nova and will play the Brasileiro Série B. ge. pt-BR. 5 August 2019. 30 March 2023.
  17. Web site: PT Prachuap FC sign forward Bruno Mezenga. Twitter. Thai League 1. 14 December 2019. 30 March 2023.
  18. Web site: Ferroviária confirma a contratação do atacante Bruno Mezenga, ex-Flamengo. Ferroviária confirm the signing of forward Bruno Mezenga, formerly of Flamengo. RCI Araraquara. pt-BR. 15 June 2020. 30 March 2023.
  19. Web site: Bruno Mezenga chega para o ataque esmeraldino. Bruno Mezenga arrives to the emerald green attack. Goiás EC. pt-BR. 25 May 2021. 30 March 2023.
  20. Web site: Goiás vai emprestar Bruno Mezenga à Ferroviária para a disputa do Paulistão. Goiás will loan Bruno Mezenga to Ferroviária for the Paulistão. ge. pt-BR. 2 December 2021. 30 March 2023.
  21. Web site: CSA anuncia contratação do centroavante Bruno Mezenga. CSA announce the signing of centre forward Bruno Mezenga. Tribuna Hoje. pt-BR. 9 April 2022. 30 March 2023.
  22. Web site: Netuno fecha com atacante Bruno Mezenga para o Paulistão 2023. Netuno sign forward Bruno Mezenga for the 2023 Paulistão. EC Água Santa. pt-BR. 7 January 2023. 30 March 2023.
  23. Web site: Destaque do Água Santa, atacante Bruno Mezenga reforça o Santos FC em 2023. Spotlight of Água Santa, forward Bruno Mezenga bolsters Santos FC in 2023. Santos FC. pt-BR. 12 April 2023. 12 April 2023.
  24. http://www.zerozero.pt/jogador.php?edicao_id=1118&id=34620&op=zoomstats&tpstats=national Bruno Mezenga NT data
  25. Web site: Tio atacante, sobrinho zagueiro: pupilo de Bruno Mezenga busca sonho no campo. Uncle forward, nephew stopper: Bruno Mezenga's pupil seeks dream on the field. ge. pt-BR. 13 April 2018. 5 January 2024.
  26. Web site: MACAÉ ESPORTE FUTEBOL CLUBE – CAMPEONATO ESTADUAL DA PRIMEIRA DIVISÃO DE PROFISSIONAIS - 2008. Federação de Futebol do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. pt-BR. 30 March 2023.
  27. Web site: Bruno Mezenga . 90minut.pl . 8 August 2024 . pl.
  28. Web site: Sem Abel, Palmeiras domina seleção do Paulistão; veja time ideal e outros prêmios. Without Abel, Palmeiras dominate the Paulistão best XI; see the team and other awards. ge. pt-BR. 10 April 2023. 12 April 2023.