Samuel Arruda

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
 * Campeonato Paulista: 1975


 * Palmeiras
 * Campeonato Paulista: 1976


 * Sport Recife
 * Campeonato Pernambucano: 1977

Death
Samuel passed away in 2006, in Campinas, while working, due to a heart attack.