Roberto Brum Vallado

Roberto Brum Vallado (born 7 July 1978), known as Brum, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Early Life and Career

Born in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brum started his professional career in Brazil with Fluminense FC and Coritiba Foot Ball Club. He helped the latter team win the 2003 and 2004 Paraná State championships.

Football Career

Moving to Portugal, Brum joined Académica de Coimbra for the 2004–05 season. He was an undisputed starter in his two final Primeira Liga seasons, earning him a transfer to perennial UEFA Cup qualification candidates S.C. Braga in the 2007–08 campaign.

After helping the Minho side again reach the UEFA Cup, Brum returned to Brazil, signing with Santos FC. On 16 September 2009, he joined Figueirense Futebol Clube on loan.

In January 2011, aged nearly 33, Brum moved abroad again, signing with Alki Larnaca FC in Cyprus. He retired the following year after a brief spell with amateurs São Gonçalo Esporte Clube in his hometown.

External Links

* Roberto Brum at ForaDeJogo
* Roberto Brum at Soccerway
* Roberto Brum at ZeroZero
* Roberto Brum at CBF (in Portuguese)

References

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