Alex Brunner
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Alex Brunner is a former Italian footballer.
. After the club relegated to Serie C1
in summer 1991, Brunner gained his place in first team, made 5 appearances in two Serie C1 seasons. In summer 1993, he moved to Formia
of Serie C2
, where he firstly became a regular.
of Serie A
in 1994, started his career as backup keeper of Serie A clubs. In the first season he just made 2 appearances, as second goalkeeper behind Francesco Mancini, but after the club relegation, he became regular again.
In summer 1996, Brunner joined newly promoted Serie A team Bologna
. He spent 3 seasons at the Emilia-Romagna
club, and made 6 appearances in Serie A, as second goalkeeper behind Francesco Antonioli
.
, which also aided by the signing of club president Enrico Preziosi
. In that Serie A season, he compete with experienced Fabrizio Ferron
, but still made 21 appearances.
of Serie B, replacing Sergio Marcon and Gianmatteo Mareggini
who finished the contract with club. Brunner ahead Tommaso Berni
as first choice and Ternana finished 7th that season.
Brunner left for Salernitana in July 2004, competed with former first choice Domenico Botticella
. In January 2005, he left for Cagliari
of Serie A, as 2nd keeper (replaced the left of Fanis Katergiannakis
) behind Gennaro Iezzo
and ahead Luca Tomasig
(replaced the left of Davide Capello
).
. He was the first choice ahead Mathieu Moreau
, Michele Tambellini and Paolo Castelli
. In June 2007, he joined Sorrento of Serie C1
. In the next season, he left for Juve Stabia
of Lega Pro Prima Divisione in 2 year contract., where he was the first choice until released in March and replaced by Salvatore Soviero. In October 2009, he left for Itala San Marco
of 2nd Divisione. Brunner along with Marcon, were the backup of young keeper Omar Tusini.
in 2009–10 season. On 18 June his contract was renewed for another year.
Early career
Brunner started his career at hometown club TriestinaU.S. Triestina Calcio
Unione Sportiva Triestina is an Italian football club based in Trieste, in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.It is in the season 2010-11 from Serie B, having returned there in 2002 after 11 seasons in Serie C and Serie D, the club was relegated to Lega Pro Prima Divisione.-History:The club was...
. After the club relegated to Serie C1
Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
in summer 1991, Brunner gained his place in first team, made 5 appearances in two Serie C1 seasons. In summer 1993, he moved to Formia
S.S. Formia Calcio
Società Sportiva Formia Calcio is an Italian association football located in Formia, Lazio. Its official colours are white and blue and plays its home matches as Stadio Nicola Perrone. As of 2007 the club plays in the Eccellenza amateur regional division....
of Serie C2
Serie C2
Lega Pro Seconda Divisione is the name of the fourth highest football league in Italy, the lowest with a professional status. Usually it consists of 54 teams, but in the season 2010–11 the teams are only 49 divided geographically into three divisions of 17, 16 and 16 teams each...
, where he firstly became a regular.
Foggia & Bologna
Brunner joined U.S. FoggiaU.S. Foggia
Unione Sportiva Foggia is an Italian football club, based in Foggia, Puglia. The club was founded in 1920. Foggia currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione, having last been in Serie A in 1995....
of Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
in 1994, started his career as backup keeper of Serie A clubs. In the first season he just made 2 appearances, as second goalkeeper behind Francesco Mancini, but after the club relegation, he became regular again.
In summer 1996, Brunner joined newly promoted Serie A team Bologna
Bologna F.C. 1909
Bologna Football Club 1909, known simply as Bologna, is an Italian Football League club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, formed in 1993. The club are nicknamed the rossoblù because of the red and blue striped shirts they wear. Red and Blue are the official colours of the town.During its history...
. He spent 3 seasons at the Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia–Romagna is an administrative region of Northern Italy comprising the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna. The capital is Bologna; it has an area of and about 4.4 million inhabitants....
club, and made 6 appearances in Serie A, as second goalkeeper behind Francesco Antonioli
Francesco Antonioli
Francesco Antonioli is an Italian footballer and goalkeeper who currently plays for Cesena. He is currently the oldest Footballer in the Serie A.-Club career:...
.
Como
He transferred to Como in June 1999, where he spent 4 seasons. In the first season Como just finished 10th in Serie C1, but in the second and third seasons, he helped the team to reach Serie B and then Serie ASerie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
, which also aided by the signing of club president Enrico Preziosi
Enrico Preziosi
Enrico Preziosi is an Italian entrepreneur. He runs numbers of business, which most famously the president of football club Genoa C.F.C..-Toys:...
. In that Serie A season, he compete with experienced Fabrizio Ferron
Fabrizio Ferron
Fabrizio Ferron is a former Italian footballer. He played over 300 games in Serie A.-Football career:Ferron started his career at A.C. Milan youth team...
, but still made 21 appearances.
Return to Serie B
After Como finished bottom at the table, Brunner transferred to TernanaTernana Calcio
Ternana Calcio is an Italian football club based in the city of Terni, Umbria.The team's colours are red and green.The club was founded in 1925 and refounded in 1993. In its history, Ternana have twice played in Serie A...
of Serie B, replacing Sergio Marcon and Gianmatteo Mareggini
Gianmatteo Mareggini
Gianmatteo Mareggini is an Italian former footballer, currently a goalkeeping coach for Figline.-Career:Mareggini spent most of his career in Tuscany, most notably with Fiorentina, where he played as a second-choice keeper from 1985 to 2000. He played his last Serie A match at the age of , on 22...
who finished the contract with club. Brunner ahead Tommaso Berni
Tommaso Berni
Tommaso Berni is an Italian football goalkeeper currently playing for S.C. Braga.-Career:Berni started his career at F.C. Internazionale Milano and played for Primavera Team at 2001 Torneo di Viareggio....
as first choice and Ternana finished 7th that season.
Brunner left for Salernitana in July 2004, competed with former first choice Domenico Botticella
Domenico Botticella
Domenico Botticella is an Italian footballer. He plays for Paganese in Serie C1.He played in Serie B between 2000 and 2005...
. In January 2005, he left for Cagliari
Cagliari Calcio
Cagliari Calcio is an Italian football club based in Cagliari, Sardinia. The club was formed in 1920 and currently plays in Italian Serie A, having spent a large part of recent years mainly in Serie A and Serie B....
of Serie A, as 2nd keeper (replaced the left of Fanis Katergiannakis
Fanis Katergiannakis
Theofanis "Fanis" Katergiannakis is a football player who plays as a goalkeeper.-Ethnikos Pylaias:...
) behind Gennaro Iezzo
Gennaro Iezzo
Gennaro Iezzo is an Italian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Serie D club Nuvla San Felice.-Career:He began his career at hometown club Juve Stabia before moving on to play for Scafatese, Avellino, Nocerina, Verona, Calcio Catania and Cagliari...
and ahead Luca Tomasig
Luca Tomasig
Luca Tomasig is an Italian footballer who plays for AlbinoLeffe.-Biography:Tomasig started his senior career for Pozzuolo, then Belluno of Serie D...
(replaced the left of Davide Capello
Davide Capello
Davide Ugo Capello is an Italian footballer who plays for Budoni at Serie D.-Biography:Born in Nuoro, Sardinia, Capello started his career at Sardinian side Cagliari. In 2002-03 season, due to the suspension of Armando Pantanelli, he played as Paolo Mancini's backup on 26 January 2003 against...
).
Return to Lega Pro
After the bankrupt of Salernitana, Brunner returned to Serie C1 in 2005 on free transfer, for LuccheseA.S. Lucchese-Libertas
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Football Club Lucca 2011 is an Italian football club, based in Lucca, Tuscany that currently plays in Eccellenza Tuscany.The club was founded in 1905 and having last been in Serie A in 1952....
. He was the first choice ahead Mathieu Moreau
Mathieu Moreau
Mathieu Christian Moreau is a French football player. He currently plays for A.S. Varese 1910.-Internazionale:Mathieu Moreau started his career at French most famous youth academy at Nantes. In summer 2001 he joined Internazionale...
, Michele Tambellini and Paolo Castelli
Paolo Castelli
Paolo Castelli is an Italian footballer who plays for Monza. He spent his most of his career at Prima Divisione, 2½ seasons at Seconda Divisione and 2½ seasons at Serie B. .-Biography:...
. In June 2007, he joined Sorrento of Serie C1
Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
. In the next season, he left for Juve Stabia
S.S. Juve Stabia
Società Sportiva Juve Stabia is an Italian football club, based in Castellammare di Stabia, Campania. The club was first founded in 1907 and has been refounded at various points during its history, the most recent being in 2002....
of Lega Pro Prima Divisione in 2 year contract., where he was the first choice until released in March and replaced by Salvatore Soviero. In October 2009, he left for Itala San Marco
U.S. Itala San Marco
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Itala San Marco Gradisca is an Italian association football club located in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The team's colours are white and dark blue.-History:...
of 2nd Divisione. Brunner along with Marcon, were the backup of young keeper Omar Tusini.
Coaching career
After Itala San Marco expelled from professional league, Brunner returned to Como as assistant goalkeeping coach , under Ottavio Strano the goalkeeping coach , which Strano also the head coach along with Oscar BreviOscar Brevi
Oscar Brevi is an Italian former association football defender and manager, currently serving as head coach of Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Cremonese...
in 2009–10 season. On 18 June his contract was renewed for another year.