Pierre Richard Bruny facts for kids
Bruny in 2004
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 April 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Port-Salut, Haiti | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–2000 | Don Bosco FC | ||
| 2001–2002 | Joe Public | ||
| 2003–2015 | Don Bosco FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 1998–2010 | Haiti | 95 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Pierre-Richard Bruny is a famous former footballer from Haiti. He was born on April 6, 1972. Bruny played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. He spent most of his career playing for Don Bosco FC and also played for Joe Public.
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Playing for Clubs
Pierre-Richard Bruny was known for playing as a "sweeper." This is a special kind of defender who plays behind the other defenders, ready to stop any attacks that get past them. He played for Don Bosco FC for many years. For two seasons, from 2001 to 2002, he played for a team called Joe Public F.C. in Trinidad. After that, he returned to Don Bosco FC and played there until 2015.
Playing for His Country
Haiti National Team Career
Bruny was a very important player for the Haiti national team. He was even the team captain for a long time! He first played for Haiti in July 1998 in a match against the Netherlands Antilles during the Caribbean Cup.
He represented Haiti in big tournaments like the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He was part of the Haitian squad in the 2002 and 2007 Gold Cup Finals. He also played in 16 World Cup qualification matches between 2000 and 2008, trying to help Haiti reach the FIFA World Cup.
Continuing His Career
After the 2007 Gold Cup, Bruny had announced he would retire from international football. However, he decided to keep playing and continued his career in 2008, showing his dedication to the sport and his country.
His Playing Style
Pierre-Richard Bruny was admired for more than just his skills on the field. In 2020, another footballer named Stéphane Guillaume praised Bruny for his amazing leadership qualities. This means Bruny was great at guiding his teammates and inspiring them to play their best.
Awards and Achievements
Pierre-Richard Bruny achieved some great things during his football career.
Team Honours
- Haiti
- Caribbean Cup: 2007
- In 2007, he helped the Haiti national team win the Caribbean Cup, which is a big championship for teams in the Caribbean region.
- Caribbean Cup: 2007
Individual Awards
- Caribbean Cup Most Valuable Player: 2007
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- For his outstanding performance in the 2007 Caribbean Cup, Pierre-Richard Bruny was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. This award shows he was considered the best player in the competition that year.
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See also
In Spanish: Pierre Richard Bruny para niños
