Bruno Mezenga

Flamengo

Beginnings

Born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Mezenga joined Flamengo's youth setup in 2003. After scoring in a regular basis for the youth sides, he made his first team – and Série A – debut at the age of 16 on 22 May 2005, coming on as a second-half substitute for China in a 1–0 away defeat to São Caetano. After five first-team appearances in 2005, Bruno Mezenga returned to the under-20s for the 2006 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. Back in the first team during that year, he only featured rarely.

Loans to Fortaleza, Macaé and Orduspor

On 28 May 2007, Bruno Mezenga was loaned to Série B side Fortaleza until the end of the year. He scored his first professional goal on 8 June of that year, netting the winner in a 1–0 success over rivals Ceará. On 22 December 2007, Bruno Mezenga moved to Macaé on loan for the 2008 Campeonato Carioca. He moved abroad in the middle of 2008, after being loaned out to TFF First League side Orduspor.

2009–10: Return from loan

Bruno Mezenga returned to Fla in June 2009, after scoring 21 goals for Orduspor. He scored his first goals for the club the following 20 January, netting a brace in a 3–1 Campeonato Carioca away win over Volta Redonda. A backup to Adriano and Vágner Love, Bruno Mezenga finished the 2010 Campeonato Carioca with four goals.

Loan to Legia Warsaw

In May 2010, Bruno Mezenga was loaned to Legia Warsaw on a one-year deal. Mainly used as a substitute, he scored…

In 2005, Bruno Mezenga was a part of the Brazil national under-17 team in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, where Brazil lost in the final against Mexico by 3–0. He played two matches in the tournament, including the final, where he was used as a substitute.

As of 14 August 2023

Bruno Mezenga is the godfather of another footballer, Lucas Mezenga.