Zortea (footballer)
Brazilian footballer (born 2007)
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Bernardo Schons Zortea (born 21 March 2007), commonly known as Zortea, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Grêmio.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bernardo Schons Zortea[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 2007[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Pinhalzinho, Brazil[1] | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Grêmio | ||
| Number | 50 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2022 | Chapecoense | ||
| 2022– | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Grêmio | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024 | Brazil U17 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:02, 6 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Born in Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, Zortea joined Grêmio's youth sides in March 2022, from Chapecoense.[2] In November 2025, already established as a regular member of the under-20 team, he renewed his contract with the former until the end of 2027.[3]
In March 2026, Zortea was promoted to the first team of Tricolor by head coach Luís Castro.[4] He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 2 April, coming on as a late substitute for Juan Nardoni in a 2–1 away loss to Palmeiras.[5]
International career
On 24 June 2024, Zortea was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for the Cascais Luso Cup.[6]
Career statistics
- As of 6 April 2026[7]
Honours
Brazil U17
- Cascais Luso Cup: 2024