Bruno Soriano
Spanish footballer and Villarreal captain
Born
June 12th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Played as a midfielder, primarily for Villarreal CF from 2006 to 2019. Made over 300 appearances for the club during a successful period, contributing to the team’s stability and performance in La Liga. Instrumental in Villarreal's qualification for the UEFA Champions League and their run in the Copa del Rey. Suffered significant injuries that limited playing time in later years, leading to retirement in 2019.
Captained Villarreal CF
Played over 300 matches for Villarreal
Helped Villarreal qualify for UEFA Champions League
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