Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Uruguayan Footballer Bruno Bentancor Dies at 22
Bruno Bentancor, a young Uruguayan footballer known as 'El Bola,' passed away at the age of 22.
He died from cardiorespiratory arrest while playing for Deportivo Italiano in Uruguay.
Bentancor had a promising career, starting with Penarol and winning the Torneo Apertura title.
He also played for several other clubs in Uruguay, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates.
Just days before his death, he had a trial with Deportivo Riestra in Argentina, where a minor controversy arose over some missing sportswear, which was later resolved.
Bentancor was remembered fondly by his teammates and fans, who celebrated his joyful and cheerful personality on the field.
Bruno Bentancor, a 22-year-old Uruguayan footballer, died from cardiorespiratory arrest.
He was playing for Deportivo Italiano in Uruguay's lower divisions at the time of his death.
Bentancor began his career at Penarol and won the Torneo Apertura title in 2023.
He had a brief trial with Deportivo Riestra in Argentina, where a minor controversy arose over missing sportswear.
Bentancor expressed his wish to play for Penarol again in his final interview.
- Who
- Bruno Bentancor, a 22-year-old Uruguayan footballer
- What
- His sudden death due to cardiorespiratory arrest
- When
- While playing for Deportivo Italiano
- Where
- Uruguay
- Why
- Cardiorespiratory arrest during a match
Bentancor's Football Career
Controversy in Buenos Aires
Career Highlights
Bentancor's Football Career
Bentancor began at Penarol, played in 14 matches, and won the Torneo Apertura title.
Controversy in Buenos Aires
He had a brief trial with Deportivo Riestra in Argentina.
Controversy
Bentancor's Football Career
Bentancor took sportswear from Deportivo Riestra but reimbursed the value.
Controversy in Buenos Aires
The incident was settled amicably without formal complaints.
- Name
- Bruno Bentancor
- Age
- 22
- Cause of Death
- Cardiorespiratory arrest
- Current Club
- Deportivo Italiano
- Notable Clubs
- Penarol, Rentistas, Cerro, Everton de Vina del Mar, Al-Ain
- Last Interview
- Two days before his death