Bruna Benites

Defender • Age 41 • #3

Bruna Beatriz Benites Soares is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender. She has represented Brazil women's national football team at senior international level.

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Fun Facts about Bruna

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Bruna Benites earned a degree in Physiotherapy from Universidade Católica Dom Bosco before fully returning to professional football.

Bruna competed at three Olympic Games with Brazil: London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020.

Brazilian artist Luciano D10 released a rap tribute called “Capitã Bruna Benites” in her honour in 2015.

She has played professionally on four continents: South America, North America, Europe, and Asia.

Bruna Benites participated in the São Silvestre International Road Race in 2024, one of Brazil’s most iconic long-distance running events.

Bruna Benites became a leadership figure for both club and country, captaining Brazil and later making more than 150 appearances as one of Internacional’s long-time captains.