About Samir
Born 1994. Samir is a Brazilian association football player.
Samir Caetano de Souza Santos (born 5 December 1994), also known as Samir, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Najma.
Club career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Samir began his career with Brazilian side Flamengo, making his Série A debut with the club's first team in 2013; he won the 2013 Copa do Brasil and the 2014 Campeonato Carioca with the club.
On 18 January 2016, he joined Italian club Udinese for €4.5 million,
On 6 January 2022, Samir signed for English club Watford on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
International career Samir was included in the Brazilian under-20 side for the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship. He has also represented Brazil at under-21 level.
Career statistics
Honours Flamengo Copa do Brasil: 2013 Campeonato Carioca: 2014
Tigres UANL Liga MX: Clausura 2023 Campeón de Campeones: 2023 Campeones Cup: 2023
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Samir?
Brazilian association football player
When was Samir born?
Samir was born on 5 December 1994 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Samir's occupation?
Samir is an association football player.
What nationality is Samir?
Samir is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samir (footballer, born 1994)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samir. https://biography.guide/samir/
MLA: "Samir." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samir/.
Chicago: "Samir." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samir/.
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