Biography
Who is Bruno Soriano?
Early life and local football
Bruno Soriano was born in Artana, within the Province of Castellón in the Valencian Community. He began his football path by joining the youth system of Villarreal CF when he was thirteen years old. After four years in that setup, he left the club to return to his hometown. During this period, he played for the local team Artana CF in regional leagues.
In 2003, he returned to the Villarreal organization. He spent his development years playing for the club's second and third teams, preparing for a professional career in the sport.
Professional career with Villarreal
Bruno made his first-team debut on July 15, 2006, during a UEFA Intertoto Cup match against NK Maribor. His first La Liga appearance occurred later that year on October 1, in a victory against RCD Mallorca. By the 2007–08 season, he had secured a regular spot in the squad's callups. He scored his first professional goal on November 14, 2007, during a Copa del Rey match against UD Las Palmas.
He became a first-choice starter for the team during the 2009–10 season. In 2012, following the club's relegation, he received an offer from Valencia CF but chose to remain with Villarreal to help the team achieve promotion. He signed a new contract at that time. During the 2013–14 campaign, he achieved a personal best of six goals in a single season. On December 31, 2015, he scored a free-kick goal to help beat Valencia 1–0. He also scored twice against Deportivo de La Coruña in January 2016.
International play and injury struggles
The national team manager Vicente del Bosque called Bruno to the Spanish squad in August 2010. He made his international debut on August 11, playing over an hour in a match against Mexico. Later, he was selected for the squad that represented Spain at the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. He appeared in a group stage victory against Turkey, entering the pitch as a substitute for David Silva.
His later career was heavily impacted by physical setbacks. He missed nearly three full seasons due to a persistent knee injury that kept him on the sidelines during the 2017–18 and 2018–19 campaigns. He finally returned to action against Sevilla FC on June 22, 2020. Shortly after his return, he announced his retirement from professional football on July 19, 2020, at the age of 36.
Birthday and age
Bruno Soriano was born on June 12, 1984, which makes Bruno 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Bruno shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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