Bruno Bertinato

Bruno

Personal information
Full name	Bruno Oliveira Bertinato
Date of birth	(1998-05-31) 31 May 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Curitiba, Brazil
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Venezia
Number	12
Youth career
0000–2019	Coritiba
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–	Venezia	12	(0)
2020–2021	→ Lecco (loan)	9	(0)
2021	→ Vis Pesaro (loan)	11	(0)
International career
2013	Brazil U16	1	(0)
2014–2015	Brazil U17	3	(0)
Medal record Representing   Brazil Winner South American U-17 Championship 2015
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2024

Bruno Oliveira Bertinato (born 31 May 1998) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A side Venezia.

Early life

He was born in Curitiba, Brazil, but was also in possession of an Italian passport. Bruno grew up playing in the Coritiba Foot Ball Club youth teams having been spotted at the age of 11, at a summer camp held at Couto Pereira. As well as playing for Coritiba he received several call-ups by Brazil national age-group teams. ^[1]

Career

He signed for Italian side Venezia in January 2019 with his youth side Coritiba retaining 20% of his playing rights. ^[2]

Loans to Serie C

On September 9, 2020 Bruno joined Calcio Lecco 1912 on loan. ^[3] After playing 9 games for Lecco in Serie C on 1 February 2021 he was announced as a new signing for Vis Pesaro dal 1898, also of Serie C, on a six-month loan contract until June 2021. ^[4]

Debut for Venezia

He made his debut for Venezia on August 15, 2021 in the Coppa Italia at home against Frosinone, a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes, which Venezia won on penalties. ^{[5] [6]}

In June 2022 Bruno signed a new one-year contract with Venezia with the option of a further year. ^[7] He made his debut appearance in Serie B on October 29, 2022 against Ascoli as a late substitute when Venezia starting goalkeeper Jesse Joronen was sent off. ^[8] Bruno made his first league start for Venezia on December 4, 2022 against Ternana and performed well enough to be given the man-of-the-match award. ^{[9] [10]}

Personal life

Bruno has spoken of his admiration for the Brazil and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Bruno's agent is the brother of former Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Doni. ^[11] Bruno has been very good friends with Matheus Cunha since they lived together as youngsters at Coritiba. ^[12]

In June 2024, Bruno married Maria Laura Fogaça, an entrepreneur in Brazil.

Honours

Brazil U17

• South American U-17 Championship: 2015

References

1. "Goalkeeper leaves Coritiba for free and signs with Serie B club in Italy". Gazetadopovo.br.
2. "Bruno Bertinato goes back and renews with Venezia, from Italy; Coritiba maintains percentage". Globo.com.
3. "OFFICIAL | Calcio Lecco: goalkeeper Bruno Oliveira Bertinato arrives from Venezia". Leccochannelnews.it.
4. "Bruno Bertinato è il nuovo portiere della Vis Pesaro, per l'italo-brasiliano classe 1998 contratto fino a giugno 2021". Primocomunicazione.it.
5. "After three and a half years in Italy, ex-Coritiba goalkeeper should not renew with Venezia: "I want regularity"". Globo.com.
6. "VENEZIA VS. FROSINONE 1-1". Soccerway.
7. "Venezia official renewal of Bertinato". Corriere Dello Sport.
8. "Bertinato, the debut as owner in Serie B arrives for the former Lecco and Vis Pesaro". Lacasadic.com.
9. "Venice, Bertinato: "The best save against Ternana? The double in the first half"". Ternananews.it.
10. "Ternana, the red-greens slam on Bruno Bertinato: "I am inspired by Alisson and Buffon"". Calcioternano.it.
11. "Inspired by Alisson, goalkeeper dedicates victory in the Italian Serie B to the number 1 of the selection". Lance.com.br.
12. "Bruno Bertinato, il paratutto del Venezia: "Momento da sogno, voglio continuare così"". Gianlucadimarzio.com.

External links

• Bruno Bertinato at Soccerway