Gastón Brugman Duarte (born 7 September 1992) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Modena.
Club career
Early career Born in Rosario, Uruguay, Brugman began playing football in Peñarol's youth system. He moved to Italy to join Empoli in 2011. He made his debut in Empoli's 0–1 defeat to Modena coming on as 58th-minute substitute replacing Riccardo Nardini.
Pescara and loans In summer 2012, he moved to Serie A club Pescara. The following January, he was loaned to Grosseto in Serie B. In the 2013–14 season, coach Pasquale Marino made him a regular starter at Pescara, who had been relegated to Serie B. Having further blossomed under coach Serse Cosmi, Brugman's play was likened to that of Andrea Pirlo and former Pescara player Marco Verratti.
In summer 2014, he was close to a transfer to Villarreal, which was canceled due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Palermo On 10 July 2015, he moved on loan to Serie A club Palermo, with a buyout clause.
Parma On 1 August 2019, Serie A side Parma announced the signing of Brugman on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy.
Loan to Real Oviedo On 1 September 2021, he joined Spanish club Oviedo on loan.
LA Galaxy On 6 July 2022, Brugman joined Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He was the MVP of MLS Cup 2024, providing the assist for the opening goal scored by Joseph Paintsil.
Nashville SC On 19 December 2024, Brugman was traded to MLS club Nashville SC.
Return to Pescara On 27 January 2026, Brugman returned to Italy to play for Pescara.
International career In November 2009, he made his debut for Uruguay U17 in a match against Spain U17, which Spain won on penalties.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEmpoli2010-11Serie B2100——212011-12Serie B18110—00191Total20210—00212Pescara2012-13Serie A0010——102013-14Serie B35420——3742014-15Serie B19200—502422015-16Serie B0000—00002016-17Serie A27110——2812017-18Serie B41731——4482018-19Serie B31421—203552019-20Serie B0000—0000Total1531892—7016920Grosseto (loan)2012-13Serie B12000——120Palermo (loan)2015-16Serie A14000——140Parma (loan)2019-20Serie A23020——250Parma2020-21Serie A26120——2812021-22Serie B1000——10Total27120——291Oviedo (loan)2021-22Segunda División33300——333LA Galaxy2022MLS14300—201632023MLS2223110—2632024MLS220002050290Total585313070716Nashville SC2025MLS24030—20290Career total364292033016040332
Honours LA Galaxy MLS Cup: 2024 Western Conference (MLS): 2024
Nashville SC U.S. Open Cup: 2025
Individual MLS Cup MVP: 2024
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