About Samuel Arruda
Lived 1949 – 2006 (aged 56). Samuel Arruda was a Brazilian association football player.
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 died in 2006, in Campinas, while working, due to a heart attack.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Samuel Arruda?
Brazilian footballer
When was Samuel Arruda born?
Samuel Arruda was born on 31 March 1949.
When did Samuel Arruda die?
Samuel Arruda died on 4 February 2006.
What was Samuel Arruda's occupation?
Samuel Arruda was an association football player.
What nationality was Samuel Arruda?
Samuel Arruda was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Arruda. https://biography.guide/samuel-arruda/
MLA: "Samuel Arruda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-arruda/.
Chicago: "Samuel Arruda." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samuel-arruda/.
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