Gleison Bremer

{{short description|Brazilian footballer (born 1997)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}

{{BLP sources|date=July 2022}}

{{Portuguese name|Silva|Nascimento}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Gleison Bremer

| image =

| caption =

| full_name = Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|3|18|df=yes}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/258307/bremer |title=Gleison Bremer: Overview |publisher=ESPN |access-date=21 April 2023}}

| birth_place = Itapitanga, Brazil

| height = 1.88 m{{cite web |title=Gleison Bremer |url=https://torinofc.it/en/prima-squadra/2020-2021/Difensori/bremer-gleison |access-date=20 July 2022 |publisher=Torino FC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184907/https://torinofc.it/en/prima-squadra/2020-2021/Difensori/bremer-gleison |archive-date=14 December 2020 }}

| position = Centre-back

| currentclub = Juventus

| clubnumber = 3

| youthyears1 = 2014–2016

| youthclubs1 = Desportivo Brasil

| youthyears2 = 2016

| youthclubs2 = → São Paulo (loan)

| youthyears3 = 2017

| youthclubs3 = Atlético Mineiro

| years1 = 2017–2018

| clubs1 = Atlético Mineiro

| caps1 = 26

| goals1 = 1

| years2 = 2018–2022

| clubs2 = Torino

| caps2 = 98

| goals2 = 11

| years3 = 2022–

| clubs3 = Juventus

| caps3 = 72

| goals3 = 7

| nationalyears1 = 2022–

| nationalteam1 = Brazil

| nationalcaps1 = 5

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| club-update = 23:36, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

| nationalteam-update = 8 June 2024

}}

Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento (born 18 March 1997), known as Gleison Bremer ({{IPA|pt-BR|ˈɡlejsõ ˈbɾẽmeʁ|lang}}) or simply Bremer, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for {{Italian football updater|Juventus}} club Juventus and the Brazil national team.

Early life

Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento{{cite web |url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf |title=FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Squad list: Brazil (BRA) |publisher=FIFA |page=4 |date=15 November 2022 |access-date=15 November 2022}} was born on 18 March 1997 in Itapitanga, Bahia. His father gave him the name in honour of the German footballer Andreas Brehme.{{cite web | url=https://www.fcinternews.it/l-avversario/bremer-si-racconta-mi-chiamo-cosi-in-onore-a-brehme-lucio-il-mio-idolo-890304 | title=Bremer si racconta: "Mi chiamo così in onore a Brehme. Lucio il mio idolo" }}

Club career

=Atlético Mineiro=

Bremer joined Desportivo Brasil in 2014, aged 17. In 2016 he was loaned to São Paulo for one year, and was initially assigned to the under-20 squad. He made his professional debut with the reserves on 12 October of that year, coming on as a late substitute in a 3–0 home loss against Rio Claro, for the year's Copa Paulista.{{cite web|url=https://www.futebolinterior.com.br/news.php?id_news=421942|title=São Paulo 0 x 3 Rio Claro – Em pleno Morumbi, Tricolor se despede da Copa Paulista|trans-title=São Paulo 0–3 Rio Claro – At the Morumbi, São Paulo say goodbye to the Copa Paulista|publisher=Futebol Interior|language=pt|date=12 October 2016|accessdate=5 September 2017}}

In March 2017, Bremer moved to Atlético Mineiro for a fee of R$ 380,000.{{cite web|url=http://hojeemdia.com.br/esportes/s%C3%A3o-paulo-quis-poupar-r-280-mil-inter-chegou-tarde-como-revela%C3%A7%C3%A3o-da-zaga-veio-pro-atl%C3%A9tico-1.541416|title=São Paulo quis poupar R$ 280 mil, Inter chegou tarde: como revelação da zaga veio para o Atlético|trans-title=São Paulo wanted to spare R$ 280,000, Inter arrived late: how the defensive prospect arrived at Atlético|publisher=Hoje em Dia|language=pt|date=7 July 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017}} Promoted to the main squad in June, he made his first team – and Série A – debut on 25 June, replacing injured Rodrigão in a 1–0 away win against Chapecoense.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sc/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/25-06-2017/chapecoense-atletico-mg|title=No jogo das bolas aéreas, melhor para quem levantou menos e foi mais eficiente|trans-title=In the aerial football, better for he who tried less and was more effective|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=25 June 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017}} On 11 July 2017, Bremer renewed his contract until the end of 2021.{{cite web|url=http://www.mg.superesportes.com.br/app/noticias/futebol/atletico-mg/2017/07/11/noticia_atletico_mg,414465/atletico-renova-o-contrato-do-jovem-zagueiro-bremer.shtml|title=Atlético renova o contrato do jovem zagueiro Bremer até dezembro de 2021|trans-title=Atlético renew contract of young stopper Bremer until December 2021|publisher=Superesportes|language=pt|date=11 July 2017|accessdate=5 September 2017}}

=Torino=

On 10 July 2018, Bremer joined Italian club Torino on a five-year deal.{{cite web|url=http://torinofc.it/news/10/07/2018/bremer-al-toro_18023|title=Bremer al Toro|trans-title=Bremer to Toro|publisher=Torino F.C.|language=pt|date=10 July 2018|accessdate=10 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710165446/http://torinofc.it/news/10/07/2018/bremer-al-toro_18023|archive-date=10 July 2018|url-status=dead}} He made his debut with the Granata on 12 August in the Coppa Italia against Cosenza (4–0), entering in the 23rd minutes of the second half in place of Armando Izzo.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} On 19 August he made his debut in Serie A, once again as a substitute for Izzo, in a game lost 1–0 against Roma.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} Bremer made his first appearance as a starter on 3 May 2019 in the Turin deby, a 1–1 draw against Juventus.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} In his first season with Torino he made a total of seven appearances between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, mainly as a reserve to Emiliano Moretti and Koffi Djidji.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

After Moretti's retirement at the end of the season, Walter Mazzarri began using Bremer as a starter at the beginning of the 2019–20 season.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} On 25 July 2019, he made his debut in UEFA competitions, in the first qualifying round of the Europa League against Debrecen.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} In the second qualifying round, he scored an own goal in a 3–2 home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

In the 2020–21 season, Bremer began to play as a starter for Torino with more continuity, and on 30 November 2020 scored the match-winning goal in an away win against Genoa (1–0).{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} On 28 January 2020, he scored a brace in the Coppa Italia, which ended in a 4–2 defeat against AC Milan.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} Following the resumption of the season, he played all games as a starter for Torino and contributed a further two goals.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} He ended the season with a total of 35 appearances and five goals in all competitions.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

On 2 February 2022, Bremer extended his contract with the club until 2024.{{cite web | url=https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2022/02/02/torino-bremer-rinnovo-calciomercato-news | title=Un rinnovo importante in chiave mercato }} His performances offered throughout the 2021–22 season earned him the award as the best defender of the Serie A season.{{cite web | url=https://www.legaseriea.it/en/press/news/info/mvp-serie-a-2021-2022-bremer-awarded-as-best-defender#:~:text=Torino%20defender%20Gleison%20Bremer%20received,with%20the%20Hawk%2DEye%20system | title=MVP SERIE a 2021/2022 - BREMER AWARDED AS BEST DEFENDER | News | Lega Serie A | access-date=25 May 2022 | archive-date=25 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525073331/https://www.legaseriea.it/en/press/news/info/mvp-serie-a-2021-2022-bremer-awarded-as-best-defender#:~:text=Torino%20defender%20Gleison%20Bremer%20received,with%20the%20Hawk%2DEye%20system | url-status=dead }}

=Juventus=

On 20 July 2022, Bremer joined rival club Juventus on a five-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/bremer-is-now-a-juventus-player|title=Bremer is now a Juventus player!|publisher=Juventus F.C.|date=20 July 2022|accessdate=20 July 2022}} He made his competitive debut on 15 August, in a Serie A 3–0 win over Sassuolo.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/644624|title=Vlahovic double helps Juventus to easy win over Sassuolo|publisher=ESPN|date=15 August 2022|accessdate=24 September 2022}} On 11 September, he scored his first goal for the Bianconeri, in a 2–2 draw to Salernitana in the league.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-sa/news/last-gasp-winner-disallowed-and-four-red-cards-juventus-earn/blt3674786df7bd98ca|title=Last-gasp winner disallowed & four red cards - Juventus earn late point in incredible stoppage time drama against Salernitana|publisher=Goal.com|date=11 September 2022|accessdate=24 September 2022}} On 28 February 2023, Bremer scored for Juventus against his former club Torino in a 4–2 Derby della Mole win.{{cite web|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/28-02-2023/juve-torino-4-2-gol-karamoh-cuadrado-sanabria-danilo-bremer-rabiot-460451870715_amp.shtml#moveAfter|title=Festa Juve nel derby: batte 4-2 il Torino e ritrova Pogba|language=Italian|date=28 February 2023|access-date=25 November 2023|website=Gazzetta}}

On 27 December 2023, after establishing himself in Juventus' defence during the first half of the season, Bremer extended his contract with The Old Lady until 2028.{{Cite web |last= |date=27 December 2023 |title=Gleison Bremer renews until 2028! |url=https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/gleison-bremer-renews-until-2028 |access-date=2023-12-27 |publisher=Juventus FC |language=en}} On 2 October 2024, he sustained an ACL injury in his left knee which would force him to miss the majority of the 2024–25 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/medical-update-gleison-bremer-and-nico-gonzalez |title=Medical Update {{!}} Gleison Bremer and Nico Gonzalez |publisher=Juventus F.C. |date=3 October 2024 }}

International career

On 9 September 2022, Bremer received his first call up to the Brazil national team, for friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia.{{cite web |title=Tite convoca a Seleção Brasileira para amistosos contra Gana e Tunísia |url=https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-masculina/tite-convoca-a-selecao-brasileira-para-amistosos-contra-gana-e-tunisia |publisher=CBF |access-date=9 September 2022 |date=9 September 2022 |language=pt }} He made his debut against Ghana on 23 September, in a 3–0 win.{{cite web |title=Com dois gols de Richarlison, Brasil vence Gana em amistoso na França |url=https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/jogos/selecao-masculina/com-dois-gols-de-richarlison-brasil-vence-gana |publisher=CBF |access-date=23 September 2022 |date=24 September 2022 |language=pt }} On 7 November, he was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|title=Seleção Brasileira está convocada para a Copa do Mundo FIFA Qatar 2022|url=https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-masculina/selecao-brasileira-esta-convocada-para-a-copa-do-mundo-fifa-qatar-2022|publisher=CBF|access-date=7 November 2022|date=7 November 2022|language=pt}}

Style of play

Bremer is a physically strong centre-back with excellent aerial ability and sense of positioning.{{Cite web|url=https://www.alfredopedulla.com/forza-fisica-e-senso-della-posizione-bremer-una-roccia-per-il-toro/|title = Forza Fisica e Senso della Posizione: Bremer, Una Roccia Verdeoro per Il Toro|date = 9 July 2018}} A versatile player, he has notable speed, and has said to be inspired by the Brazilian defender Lúcio.{{Cite web|url=https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2019/08/20/toro-la-febbre-per-il-wolver-curve-esaurite-con-1500-tifosi-ospitiTorino09.html|title = Toro, la febbre per il}}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{updated|match played 2 October 2024}}{{Soccerway|462884|access-date=30 January 2020}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

!rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|Cup

!colspan="2"|Continental

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="3"|Atlético Mineiro

|2017

|rowspan="2"|Série A

|12

0101{{efn|name=CL|Appearance in Copa Libertadores}}01{{efn|name=PL|Appearance in Primeira Liga}}0150
2018

|11

1302{{efn|name=CS|Appearancea in Copa Sudamericana}}02{{efn|name=CM|Appearances in Campeonato Mineiro}}0181
colspan="2"|Total

!23||1||4||0||3||0||3||0||33||1

rowspan="5"|Torino

|2018–19

|rowspan="4"|Serie A

|5

020colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—70
2019–20

|27

3226{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}0colspan="2"|—355
2020–21

|33

520colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—355
2021–22

|33

300colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—333
colspan="2"|Total

!98||11||6||2||6||0||0||0||110||13

rowspan="4"|Juventus

|2022–23

|rowspan="3"|Serie A

|30

43110{{efn|Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances in UEFA Europa League}}0colspan="2"|—435
2023–24

|36

340colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—403
2024–25

|6

0002{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}}00080
colspan="2"|Total

!72||7||7||1||12||0||0||0||91||8

colspan="3"|Career total

!193

191732103023422

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=International=

{{updated|match played 8 June 2024}}{{NFT player|88715|access-date=27 September 2022}}

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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year

!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals

rowspan="2"|Brazil

|2022

30
202420
colspan="2"|Total50

Honours

Juventus

  • Coppa Italia: 2023–24{{Cite web |date=2024-05-16 |title=LA JUVENTUS VINCE LA COPPA ITALIA FRECCIAROSSA |trans-title=JUVENTUS WINS THE FRECCIAROSSA ITALIAN CUP |url=https://www.legaseriea.it/it/media/coppa-italia/serieas.hiwaymedia.it/media/coppa-italia/la-juventus-vince-la-coppa-italia-frecciarossa |access-date=2024-05-16 |publisher=Lega Serie A |language=it }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Individual

  • Serie A Best Defender: 2021–22{{cite news |url=https://www.legaseriea.it/en/press/news/info/the-mvps-of-the-serie-a-2021-1 |publisher=Serie A |access-date=20 May 2022 |date=20 May 2022 |title=The MVPs of the Serie A 2021/2022 |archive-date=21 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521081107/https://www.legaseriea.it/en/press/news/info/the-mvps-of-the-serie-a-2021-1 |url-status=dead }}
  • Serie A Team of the Year: 2021–22,{{Cite web |date=17 October 2022 |title=Milan pigliatutto, premiati Pioli, Maldini e 4 giocatori. Leao il migliore: "Qui sono maturato" |url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/17-10-2022/gran-gala-calcio-dove-vederlo-tv-programma-diretta-450681343353.shtml |access-date=17 October 2022 |website=La Gazzetta dello Sport |language=it-IT}} 2022–23,{{cite news |date=2 June 2023 |title=EA Sports™ FIFA 23 Serie A Team of the Season |publisher=Serie A |url=https://www.legaseriea.it/en/media/serie-a/ea-sports-tm-fifa-23-serie-a-team-of-the-season-3 |access-date=2 June 2023}} 2023–24

References

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