Bruno China
Bruno Manuel Rodrigues Silva, known as Bruno China, is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
He spent most of his career with Leixões, representing the club in all three major levels of Portuguese football. He appeared in 150 Primeira Liga matches during eight seasons, and also competed professionally in Spain.China, a youth product of Leixões S.C. that was born in Matosinhos, participated in the club's promotion from the third division into the Primeira Liga. He made his debut in the latter competition on 18 August 2007, on the first day of the season against S.L. Benfica, and only missed one game as the side retained their league status.
In late August 2009, after extensive negotiations, China moved to Spain's RCD Mallorca on a three-year contract, even though manager Gregorio Manzano opposed his signing. He made his La Liga debut on 13 September, playing the last five minutes of a 1–1 draw at Villarreal CF, and appeared rarely throughout the campaign as the Balearic Islands team finished fifth and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
China was released from contract in August 2010, returning to his country shortly after with Rio Ave FC. He continued competing in the top flight in the following years, representing Académica de Coimbra and C.F. Os Belenenses.
