Samuel Arruda (31 August 1949 – 4 February 2006), was a Brazilian professional footballer, who played as a centre-back.

Career

Trained in the youth sectors at Ponte Preta, Samuel stood out for his quality on the ball, even dribbling past attackers on several occasions. He transferred to São Paulo FC and became champion in 1975. The following year he went to Palmeiras to become champion again, and in 1977, this time in Sport, he added a Pernambuco title. Samuel ended his career in 1980 after losing one of his eyes in an accident.

Honours

São Paulo

Palmeiras

Sport Recife

Death

Samuel died in 2006, in Campinas, while working, due to a heart attack.

External links

  • at ogol.com.br