Roberto Brum
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Roberto Brum Vallado, known as Brum (born 7 July 1978 in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who played for Alki Larnaca F.C. in Cyprus
, as a defensive midfielder.
and Coritiba Foot Ball Club
, helping the latter win the 2003 and 2004 Paraná State championships
.
Moving to Portugal
, Brum joined Académica de Coimbra for the 2004–05 season. He was an undisputed starter in his two final seasons, earning him a transfer to perennial UEFA Cup qualification candidates Sporting de Braga in 2007–08.
After helping the Minho side again reach the UEFA Cup, Brum returned to Brazil, signing with Santos Futebol Clube. The following year, he joined Figueirense Futebol Clube
, on 16 September 2009.
In January 2011, aged nearly 33, Brum moved abroad again, signing with Alki Larnaca F.C. in Cyprus
.
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
São Gonçalo is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It is located at 22 ° 49'37 "south latitude and 43 º 03'14" west longitude at an altitude of 19 meters. Its population in 2008 is 982,832 inhabitants, being the second most populous city in the state after the capital...
), 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 footballer who played for Alki Larnaca F.C. in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, as a defensive midfielder.
Football career
Brum started his professional career in Brazil with Fluminense Football ClubFluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
and Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
, helping the latter win the 2003 and 2004 Paraná State championships
Campeonato Paranaense
Campeonato Paranaense, which has been contested since 1915, is the football league of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The "Série Ouro", literally the Golden Series, are the highest division of the league.-Format:...
.
Moving to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, Brum joined Académica de Coimbra for the 2004–05 season. He was an undisputed starter in his two final seasons, earning him a transfer to perennial UEFA Cup qualification candidates Sporting de Braga in 2007–08.
After helping the Minho side again reach the UEFA Cup, Brum returned to Brazil, signing with Santos Futebol Clube. The following year, he joined Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube, also known as Figueirense, is a Brazilian football team in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.-History:In 1921, the club was founded as Figueirense Foot-ball Club. The club is named Figueirense after the neighborhood where it is located, in Centro neighborhood). Figueirense...
, on 16 September 2009.
In January 2011, aged nearly 33, Brum moved abroad again, signing with Alki Larnaca F.C. in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
.