Ruan Renato Bonifacio Augusto

Ruan, whose full name is Ruan Renato Bonifacio Augusto, is a Brazilian defender born in Paulínia on 14 January 1994. He developed in the youth systems of Paulínia Futebol Clube, Red Bull Brasil and Mogi Mirim before beginning his senior career with Mogi Mirim, AA Santa Rita and Guaratinguetá between 2014 and 2016. In 2018, Ruan played for Vitória in Brazil’s Série A. He then joined Ponte Preta, where he was described as a defensive mainstay from 2019 to 2021. Ruan moved abroad with Gabala in Azerbaijan, beginning his European career and playing there from 2021 to 2023. Since 2023, he has represented Zira, continuing as a central defensive option in the Azerbaijan Premier League. Standing 1.86 metres tall, he contributes through his central defensive work and experience across Brazilian and Azerbaijani football.