Gerardo Alfredo Bruna Blanco, known simply as Gerardo Bruna, (born 21 January 1991 in Mendoza, Argentina) is a professional footballer, who currently plays for Liverpool F.C., having previously played for the Real Madrid youth team. This move proved somewhat controversial for members of the Real Madrid hierarchy who saw Bruna's future at the Bernabeu. Bruna plays as an attacking midfielder who usually plays on the left side"ARGENTINE STARLET SIGNS PRO DEAL". liverpoolfc.tv. and in this position he helped win the 2007-08 reserve league title with the Liverpool reserve team. He has also represented Spain at youth level. Bruna was named in World Soccer Magazine’s list of top 50 hottest young talents in world football. His precocious talent has already earned him the nickname the "Messi of Mad