Bruno Henrique (footballer, born 1989)

Bruno Henrique (footballer, born 1989)
Bruno Henrique Corsini, simply known as Bruno Henrique (born 21 October 1989), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Internacional.
Career
Iraty
Born in Apucarana, Paraná, Bruno Henrique started his career with Iraty, being promoted to the senior squad for the 2009 season. He made his first team debut on 15 February 2009, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 Campeonato Paranaense home win over Paraná.
A backup option in his first season, Bruno Henrique became a regular starter for the club in 2010, and scored his first senior goal on 18 July of that year, netting Iraty's winner in a 2–1 Série D home success over Pelotas. In September 2010, he moved on loan to Atlético Mineiro, but only featured for the under-23 team before returning to his parent club.
On 30 January 2011, Bruno Henrique scored a brace in Iraty's 3–0 away win over Cascavel CR, and finished the year's Paranaense with seven goals.
Londrina
In 2011, Bruno Henrique signed with Londrina on loan, being a part of the club's Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata winning campaign as a starter. He signed a permanent deal for the 2012 campaign, and remained a first-choice for the side in the following years, impressing during the 2013 Campeonato Paranaense.
Loan to Portuguesa
On 12 July 2013, Bruno Henrique signed a six-month deal with Série A side Portuguesa. He top tier debut nine days later, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Goiás.
Bruno Henrique scored his first top flight goal on 1 August 2013, netting the opener in a 1–1 home draw against Criciúma. An immediate first-choice at Lusa, he was linked to São Paulo and Corinthians due to his performances.
Corinthians
On 9 January 2014, Londrina announced the transfer of Bruno Henrique to Corinthians, as the club agreed to pay R$ 1.5 million for 50% of his economic rights, with Londrina retaining 40% and the player keeping the remaining 10%. He was only presented by his new club on 11 February, and made his debut for Timão five days later, starting in a 1–1 home draw against rivals Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista.
Bruno Henrique scored his first goal for Corinthians on 1 November 2014, netting a last-minute equalizer in a 2–2 home draw against Coritiba. On 25 July of the following year, after establishing himself as a starter under Tite, he received a pay rise.
On 19 June 2016, Bruno Henrique scored a brace in a 3–1 home win over Botafogo.
Palermo
On 29 August 2016, Bruno Henrique moved abroad and signed a four-year contract with Palermo in the Italian Serie A, for a rumoured fee of € 3.3 million. He made his debut abroad on 10 September, replacing Mato Jajalo in a 3–0 home loss against Napoli.
Bruno Henrique scored his first goal for Palermo on 28 May 2017, netting his team's second in a 2–1 home win over Empoli, as his side were already relegated.
Palmeiras
On 15 June 2017, Bruno Henrique returned to his home country and signed a contract with Palmeiras until 2020. He made his debut for the club on 1 July, starting in a 1–0 home win over Grêmio.
Bruno Henrique scored his first goal for Verdão on 23 July 2017, netting the opener in a 2–0 away success over Sport Recife. On 1 February 2019, he renewed his link with the club until the end of 2023.
Al-Ittihad
In October 2020, Bruno Henrique was sold to Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
Career statistics
Honours
Londrina
Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata: 2011
Corinthians
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2015
Palmeiras
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2018
Al-Ittihad
Saudi Professional League: 2022–23
Saudi Super Cup: 2022
Individual
Best Player in Brazil: 2018
Best Central Midfielder in Brazil: 2018
Bola de Prata: 2018
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2018
References
External links
1989 births
Living people
People from Apucarana
Footballers from Paraná (state)
Men's association football midfielders
Brazilian men's footballers
Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Brazilian people of Italian descent
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D players
Serie A players
Saudi Pro League players
Iraty Sport Club players
Clube Atlético Mineiro players
Londrina Esporte Clube players
Associação Portuguesa de Desportos players
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players
Palermo FC players
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players
Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah) players
Sport Club Internacional players
Expatriate men's footballers in Italy
Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia