Bruninho (footballer, born 2000)

Bruno Roberto Pereira da Silva (born 27 April 2000), commonly known as Bruninho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Primeira Liga club Boavista, on loan from Atlético Mineiro.

Career
Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Bruninho joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in 2013, aged 13. He made his first team debut on 25 January 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Valdívia in a 1–0 Campeonato Mineiro away loss to Villa Nova.

Bruninho made his Série A debut on 2 June 2018, replacing Elias late into a 3–3 home draw against Chapecoense. He scored his first professional goal on 15 September 2019, netting his team's only in a 3–1 home loss to Internacional.

On 11 March 2020, Bruninho was loaned to fellow top tier side Sport Recife until the end of the year; Atlético later renewed his contract until 2023 on 30 April. On 1 March 2021, after featuring sparingly, he moved to Confiança also in a temporary deal.

On 25 May 2021, after scoring nine goals in just 16 matches for Confiança, Bruninho moved to Juventude also on loan. On 17 December, his loan was renewed for a further year.

On 29 July 2022, after being rarely used at Ju during the year, Bruninho was recalled by Atlético, and was immediately loaned to CRB for the remainder of the season. On 2 December, he further extended his link with Galo until 2024 and was loaned to Guarani for the upcoming campaign.

On 18 January 2024, Bruninho was unveiled as a Ceará player, on loan for the 2024 season.

On 5 July 2024, Bruninho joined Primeira Liga club Boavista on loan for the 2024–25 season.

Personal life
Bruninho's father Bruno Heleno was also a footballer. A right back, he was also groomed at Atlético.

Career statistics

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Honours

 * Atlético Mineiro
 * Campeonato Mineiro: 2020


 * Ceará
 * Campeonato Cearense: 2024