Jonathan Bru: profile
Jonathan Bru (born 2 May 1985 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) is a retired Mauritian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bru made the step into senior football with Stade Rennais F.C. in 2004. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at U.D. Oliveirense (2010–2011): 28 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 105 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Bru represented Mauritius (2010–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 7 October 2015 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Mauritius, he had represented France U16, France U17, France U18, France U19 and France U21.
Neuilly-sur-Seine has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Allan Nyom, Andy Diouf and Maxime Do Couto Teixeira.
Eligibility explained: Why does Jonathan Bru play for Mauritius?
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2006 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006–2008 | FC Istres |
Championnat National 1 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 |  AEP Paphos F.C. |
20 | 0 | |
| 2009–2010 |  Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | U.D. Oliveirense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 28 | 2 |
| 2011–2012 | Moreirense F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 11 | 1 |
| 2012–2014 |  Melbourne Victory FC |
A-League Men | 19 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | U.D. Oliveirense |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 2015– | Entente SSG |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| Total | 105 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | France U16 |
Under-16 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001–2002 | France U17 |
Under-17 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002–2003 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003–2004 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 8 | 1 |
| 2004–2005 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010– |  Mauritius |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Oct 2015 | Mauritius 2–5 Kenya | 78 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jonathan Bru?
Jonathan Bru was born on 2 May 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Jonathan Bru born?
Jonathan Bru was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
Which national team does Jonathan Bru play for?
Jonathan Bru played international football for Mauritius.
Which clubs has Jonathan Bru played for?
Jonathan Bru's recorded clubs are Stade Rennais F.C., FC Istres, AEP Paphos F.C., Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., U.D. Oliveirense, Moreirense F.C., Melbourne Victory FC and Entente SSG.
What position does Jonathan Bru play?
Jonathan Bru played as a midfielder.
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