Bruninho Samudio
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bruno Samudio de Souza | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 2010 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Botafogo | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2023–2024 | Athletico Paranaense | ||
| 2024– | Botafogo | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025 | Brazil U15 | ||
Bruno Samudio de Souza (born 10 February 2010), commonly known as Bruninho Samudio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Botafogo. He is the son of Eliza Samudio, whose story became widely known in Brazil. Later, he developed an interest in football during his childhood and pursued a career as a goalkeeper.
Personal life
[edit]Following the murder of his mother, Eliza Samudio, Bruninho was raised by his grandparents, Sônia Fátima Moura and Hernane Moura, in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, he was cared for by his maternal family, who became his primary support system.
Years later, Bruninho sought answers about his mother's disappearance and the whereabouts of her remains. In 2026, he agreed to a meeting with his father, Bruno Fernandes, hoping to learn what had happened to Eliza's body so that her remains could be located and given a dignified burial. However, the meeting did not provide the answers he was seeking, and the location of Eliza's remains remained unknown.
Club career
[edit]Bruninho began his career as a player playing futsal in Campo Grande, being promoted to field football in 2020.[1] In 2023 he was admitted to the under-13 team of Athletico Paranaense, but was waived in the following year.[2] He arrived at Botafogo in 2024 and in February 2026, signed his first professional contract with the club.[3]
International career
[edit]Samudio was called up to the Brazil under-15 team to compete in the CONMEBOL Evolución League and was one of the standout players in the competition, especially in the final match where he saved a penalty against Argentina.[4][5]
Honours
[edit]Brazil U15
- CONMEBOL Boys' U-15 Evolution League: 2025
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bruno Samudio e ex-preparador relembram primeiros passos do goleiro, que celebra o ano vitorioso". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 18 December 2025. Archived from the original on 4 January 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Filho de Eliza Samudio e do goleiro Bruno relembra passagem polêmica pelo Athletico". Um Dois Esporte (in Portuguese). 15 September 2025. Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bruninho Samudio assina 1º contrato profissional com Botafogo, e avó comemora: 'É sobre resistência'". g1 (in Portuguese). 11 February 2026. Archived from the original on 11 February 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Filho de Eliza Samudio e filho de Fagner são convocados para seleção brasileira sub-15". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 18 June 2025. Archived from the original on 19 December 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bruninho Samudio brilha na final, e Brasil é campeão da Liga Evolução Sub-15". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 7 October 2025. Archived from the original on 9 October 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2026.