Breno Borges
Encyclopedia
Breno Vinicius Rodrigues Borges (ˈbʁɛnu) (born 13 October 1989 in Cruzeiro
), commonly known as Breno, is a Brazil
ian football central defender
. He currently plays for Bayern Munich
.
side.
Along with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid
, Milan
, Juventus
and Fiorentina
were also interested in signing the Brazilian youngster. However, Breno refused to sign with Real Madrid after they wanted a bone analysis to prove his young age.
Breno was recommended to Bayern Munich by one of their former players, Giovane Élber
, who was later on recruited as a scout in his native country, Brazil
.
He played his first competitive match for Bayern Munich against Anderlecht in a UEFA Cup knock-out stage match. The game finished off in a 2–1 defeat.
On 27 May 2008, in Oliver Kahn
's farewell match against Indian
team Mohun Bagan AC, he was involved in an altercation with Mohun sub Branco Cardozo, resulting in both players receiving a red card.
, playing only 22 games, he was loaned out to 1. FC Nuremberg on 31 December 2009. On 7 March 2010, he sustained a cruciate ligament injury, ending his season prematurely and also keeping him out of action for most of the fall campaign of Bayern Munich's 2010–11 season.
international Holger Badstuber
. On 5 March 2011, he was sent off in the 1–3 away loss to Hannover 96
after a mild altercation with Lars Stindl
.
" in regards to the almost total destruction of his villa in a suspicious fire. The damage to his villa is estimated to be €1.5 million. Bayern Munich
made no comment on the arrest. Club officials had previously advised him to seek help from a psychiatrist in regards to injury frustrations, which some fear are career ending. On 6 October 2011, he was released on bail.
Bayern Munich
Personal
Cruzeiro, São Paulo
Cruzeiro is a city in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is located about from the state capital...
), commonly known as Breno, is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football central defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He currently plays for Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
.
São Paulo
Breno was a member of the Brazilian Olympic U-23 national team. After making their first team, he signed a new four year contract with São Paulo in July 2007.Bayern Munich
In December 2007, Breno officially signed for Bayern Munich for the release clause of 12 million euro, signing a four and a half year deal with the GermanGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
side.
Along with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
and Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
were also interested in signing the Brazilian youngster. However, Breno refused to sign with Real Madrid after they wanted a bone analysis to prove his young age.
Breno was recommended to Bayern Munich by one of their former players, Giovane Élber
Giovane Elber
Élber Giovane de Souza, simply Élber , is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a striker....
, who was later on recruited as a scout in his native country, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
He played his first competitive match for Bayern Munich against Anderlecht in a UEFA Cup knock-out stage match. The game finished off in a 2–1 defeat.
On 27 May 2008, in Oliver Kahn
Oliver Kahn
Oliver Rolf Kahn is a former German football goalkeeper. He started his career in the Karlsruher SC Junior team. He had his debut game in the professional squad in 1987...
's farewell match against Indian
Football in India
Association football is one of India's most popular sports, next to cricket. It is a very popular sport in states like West Bengal, Goa, Kerala and the entire North-East India, especially Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim....
team Mohun Bagan AC, he was involved in an altercation with Mohun sub Branco Cardozo, resulting in both players receiving a red card.
Nuremberg
After two years for FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
, playing only 22 games, he was loaned out to 1. FC Nuremberg on 31 December 2009. On 7 March 2010, he sustained a cruciate ligament injury, ending his season prematurely and also keeping him out of action for most of the fall campaign of Bayern Munich's 2010–11 season.
Return to Bayern Munich
On 14 November 2010, Breno returned to first team action, playing in the 3–0 home win against his former club 1. FC Nuremberg. The Brazilian has generally served as an understudy to GermanGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
international Holger Badstuber
Holger Badstuber
Holger Badstuber is a German footballer who plays as a defender for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and the German national football team...
. On 5 March 2011, he was sent off in the 1–3 away loss to Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
after a mild altercation with Lars Stindl
Lars Stindl
Lars Stindl is a German footballer who plays for Hannover 96.-Career:Stindl began his career on youthside for TSV Wiesental and joined in summer 2000 to the c-youth from Karlsruher SC. Here started his professional career with Karlsruher SC, making his first appearance on 15 March 2008 in the...
.
Personal Life
Breno has a son with wife Renata who has two children from a previous relationship.Arrest
On 24 September 2011, Breno was arrested after the Munich public prosecutor had issued an arrest warrant for suspicion of suppression of evidence and the fact that he may be a possible flight risk. The reasoning for the arrest is "suspicion of serious arsonArson
Arson is the crime of intentionally or maliciously setting fire to structures or wildland areas. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires...
" in regards to the almost total destruction of his villa in a suspicious fire. The damage to his villa is estimated to be €1.5 million. Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
made no comment on the arrest. Club officials had previously advised him to seek help from a psychiatrist in regards to injury frustrations, which some fear are career ending. On 6 October 2011, he was released on bail.
Honours
São Paulo- Brazilian LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
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- 2007
Bayern Munich
- German CupDFB-PokalThe DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
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- 2007–08
- German BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
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- German Bundesliga
- 2007–08
- 2007–08
Personal
- Bola de PrataBola de PrataThe Bola de Prata is a Primeira Liga award for the top scorer. In case two or more players have the same amount of goals, the award goes to the footballer with the least games played. It was first awarded has a prize in the 1952–53 season by sport newspaper A Bola.-List of winners:...
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- 2007