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.
Club career Born in Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, Zortea joined Grêmio's youth sides in March 2022, from Chapecoense. 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.
In March 2026, Zortea was promoted to the first team of Tricolor by head coach Luís Castro. 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.
International career On 24 June 2024, Zortea was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for the Cascais Luso Cup.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCopa do BrasilContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGrêmio2025Série A00—00—4040202620—0000—20Career total200000004060
Honours Brazil U17 Cascais Luso Cup: 2024
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