Bruno Méndez Cittadini (born 10 September 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians and the Uruguay national team.
Club career
Montevideo Wanderers
Méndez developed through the academy of Montevideo Wanderers and made his professional debut on 19 November 2017 against Rampla Juniors in a 1–0 home win. He scored his debut professional goal on 21 October 2018 against River Plate Montevideo in a 0–5 away win.
Corinthians
In February 2019, he signed a four-year contract with Corinthians.
Internacional (loan)
International career
Youth
Méndez is a former Uruguay youth international and has represented his nation at different age levels. He was also the captain of Uruguay team at 2019 South American U-20 Championship, 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup and 2019 Pan American Games.
Senior
Following the injuries of Diego Godín and Marcelo Saracchi, he received maiden call-up to Uruguay senior team for friendlies against Brazil and France in November 2018. He made his debut in a friendly that was played in London against Brazil on 16 November 2018 and played the full game.
On 21 October 2022, Méndez was named in Uruguay's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.