Complete Companion, Persija Jakarta Officially Brings Bruno Tubarao

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta further strengthens the composition of the team to navigate the 2025/2026 Super League. The chip of the Kemayoran Tigers is declared complete after the arrival of the new Brazilian player, Bruno Nunes de Barros or Bruno Tubarao.

This news was officially shared by Persija via uploads on Instagram on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at noon WIB. The presence of Bruno Tubarao also fulfilled the 10th Brazilian player introduced by the Kemayoran Tigers for this season.

The ten Brazilian players are Alan Cardoso, Thales Lira, Van Basty Sousa, Flavio Calonego, Gustavo Franca, Allano Lima, Emaxwel Souza, Gustavo Almeida, Carlos Eduardo, and Bruno Tubarao.

In addition, a total of 11 foreign players have also recently collaborated with the Kemayoran Tigers including Ryo Matsumura from Japan. Persija Jakarta also attracted local players, Eksel Rukahu from Sulawesi to complete the squad.

Bruno's decision to join Persija was deliberately intended by the player to reach the peak of glory.

"My goal is to win the league in Persija uniform. I want to be an important part of the team," Bruno said in an official statement quoted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Later, the Rio de Janeiro-born player, March 5, 1995, will use the number 88 jersey, a pair of figures that seem to describe the unlimited spirit and determination.

Bruno has a good reputation as a forward. Even so, he said he was ready to play in the necessary position according to the coach's direction.

"I am ready to face challenges with Persija. I can't wait to start training with my new team-mates," he said.

Bruno started from his professional career from Cabofriense (2015'2018), had stopped at Tikano-RJ (2017), then wore Boa Esporte (2018), and Red Bull (2019) uniforms.

Together with Red Bull Brawatino (2019'2023), Bruno stepped onto the Brazilian Serie A stage. After that he ventured to Vasco da Gama (2022), Atletico Goianense (2023'2025), and Ceara SC (2025).