Bruno Alves
- Full name: Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves
- Date of birth: November 27, 1981
- Place of birth: Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
- Nationality: Portuguese
- Position: Central defender
Club career (selected highlights)
- Parma — Bruno Alves signed for Parma in the summer of 2014 after leaving Zenit Saint Petersburg. He played for Parma during the 2014–2015 season. Parma encountered financial difficulties that season and were relegated; Alves made a limited number of appearances for the club before moving on.
- Earlier clubs — Alves came through the youth ranks at Varzim and Sporting CP, and had senior spells at clubs including Braga and FC Porto, where he enjoyed significant domestic and European success.
- Later clubs — After Parma, Alves played for Cagliari (on loan), Rangers, Cagliari again, Parma briefly earlier, Fenerbahçe, and had further spells at various clubs later in his career.
International career
- Bruno Alves was a long-serving member of the Portugal national team. He earned over 90 caps for Portugal and represented his country at multiple major tournaments, including UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups. He was part of the Portugal squad that won UEFA Euro 2016.
Style of play
- Known as a physical, commanding center-back with strong aerial ability, tough tackling and leadership qualities. Alves was also noted for his experience, positional sense and occasional goals from set pieces.
Honours (selected)
- Primeira Liga titles with FC Porto
- Taça de Portugal and Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto
- UEFA European Championship: 2016 with Portugal
Note: This is a concise summary of Bruno Alves’s career with emphasis on his time at Parma. If you need season-by-season stats (appearances, goals) for his Parma spell or his full club-by-club record, I can provide those details in a follow-up.