Dentinho

Bruno Ferreira Bonfim (born 19 January 1989) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk as a forward. His nickname Dentinho means “little tooth” in Portuguese.[1]

This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Ferreira and the second or paternal family name is Bonfim.
Dentinho
Dentinho playing for Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015
Personal information
Full name Bruno Ferreira Bonfim
Date of birth (1989-01-19) 19 January 1989
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Shakhtar Donetsk
Number 9
Youth career
2005–2007 Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Corinthians 93 (26)
2011– Shakhtar Donetsk 118 (19)
2013 → Beşiktaş (loan) 8 (0)
National team‡
2009 Brazil U20 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 June 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 July 2019

Career

Corinthians

2007–2008

After being presented from youth team as a promising youngster, he made his first appearance for Corinthians in Brazilian League in the derby game against Palmeiras, and scored his first goal in a draw against Fluminense.

2008–2009

He was Corinthians's top scorer during the Campeonato Paulista 2008. Also was the team's top scorer alongside Herrera with 14 goals during the championship campaign Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 2008.

2009–2010

The player put in very good performances and led Corinthians to the title alongside new Corinthians signing Ronaldo during the Campeonato Paulista 2009. On 30 September 2009, the young striker signed an agreement with Corinthians in order to extend his deal until December 2013, he received a wage increase, with a termination clause of 36 million euros.

2010–2011

Dentinho scored his first ever goal in Copa Libertadores for Corinthians on 10 March 2010, scoring a right-footed strike from just outside the area to draw level in a group fixture away to Independiente Medellín.

Shakhtar Donetsk

2011–12

On 21 May 2011, Dentinho signed a five-year contract with Ukrainian first division champions Shakhtar Donetsk. The deal between Corinthians and Shakhtar was reported to be €7.5 million. It saw Dentinho join a team with several Brazilian players already amongst their ranks including former team mate at Corinthians Willian and the highly rated attacking midfielder, Douglas Costa. His debut came in the first match of the 2011–12 Premier League season. On 10 July, he came on as a 58th minute substitution for Alex Teixeira, scoring just five minutes into his debut, in the 63rd minute of a comprehensive 4–0 win against Obolon Kyiv.[2] He managed three goals in 18 league appearances in his first season with Shakhtar.[3] The club clinched the title in the 2011–12 Premier League season[4] as well as the Ukrainian Cup.[5]

2012–13

Dentinho was on the bench for the 2–0 Super Cup victory over Metalurh Donetsk, however he failed to make an appearance.[6] He scored a goal in his first start of the season in a 3–0 victory over Karpaty Lviv.[7]

Beşiktaş JK (loan)

On 23 January 2013, Dentinho was loaned out to Besiktas Istanbul club until January 2014.[8] On the last day of 2013 his loan deal expired and therefore he returned to Shakhtar.[9]

Career statistics
As of 26 June 2020[10]
Club Season League Cup Continental Super Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Corinthians 2007 191001100202
2008 2814114001865724
2009 29983001224914
2010 17200821463910
2011 000020164184
Total 9326197113601818354
Shakhtar Donetsk 2011–12 183200000203
2012–13 4110000051
2013–14 1010000020
2014–15 111510000162
2015–16 142508110283
2016–17 235208100336
2017–18 251305010341
2018–19 124212000165
2019–20 102102010142
Total 118192222523016823
Beşiktaş (loan) 2012–13 6000000060
2013–14 2000100030
Total 8000100090
Career Total 21945419375631836077

Honours
Brazil U20
  • South American Youth Championship: 2009
Corinthians
Shakhtar Donetsk
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References
  1. "Sky Sports Scout - Dentinho". Sky Sports. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  2. "Shakhtar vs Obolon 4–0". Soccerway. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  3. "Dentinho". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  4. "Ukraine – Premier League 2011/12". footballdatabase.com. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  5. "Shakhtar sign off with Ukrainian Cup success". UEFA.com. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  6. "All-conquering Shakhtar claim Ukrainian Super Cup". FIFA.com. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  7. "Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Karpaty 3 – 0". Soccerway. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  8. "Dentinho went to Turkey". shakhtar.com. FC Shakhtar Donetsk. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  9. "Beşiktaş Dentinho'u kiraladı" (in Turkish). ntvspor.net. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  10. "Dentinho". uk.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
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