Rubens Sambueza
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Rubens Oscar Sambueza (born January 1, 1984, in Neuquén
,Argentina
) is an Argentine
football
midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes Tecos.
. He was part of the team that won the Clausura 2004 title.
Sambueza has played 49 games scoring 3 goals, as well as 21 South American games scoring 17 goals.
In the summer of 2007 Sambueza was presented as number 11 worn by Hugo Sánchez and
El Pareja Lopez Sr. He debuted in the Mexican division against Chivas de Guadalajara which the game ended in a tie. He assisted in many goals and scored 2 that season against Tigres
, and the most noticed against Pachuca which led Pumas to go to the playoffs. But lost the finals against Atlante. So the next season came and Sambueza scored 2 more goals that season,and got payback when Pumas
faced Atlante and scored the first goal in the game but later Atlante scored two and Pumas lost. Then Pumas faced Veracruz
and Sambueza scored 1 out of the 4. So then the season ended and Sambueza went back to River Plate
.
In August 2008 Rubens moved, on loan, to Flamengo
for a period of one year. He has been assigned with the number 10, wore by Zico
and vacant after Renato Augusto
's transfer to Germany. On August 31, 2008, he debuted for Flamengo as a replacement for Éverton
, in the Fla-Flu
derby, when his club and Fluminense
drew 2-2 for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
.
according to combined sources on the.
Neuquén Province
Neuquén is a province of Argentina, located in the west of the country, at the northern end of Patagonia. It borders Mendoza Province to the north, Rio Negro Province to the southeast, and Chile to the west...
,Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes Tecos.
Career
Sambueza made his debut for River on November 30, 2003 in a 2-0 loss against Club Atlético LanúsClub Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet...
. He was part of the team that won the Clausura 2004 title.
Sambueza has played 49 games scoring 3 goals, as well as 21 South American games scoring 17 goals.
In the summer of 2007 Sambueza was presented as number 11 worn by Hugo Sánchez and
El Pareja Lopez Sr. He debuted in the Mexican division against Chivas de Guadalajara which the game ended in a tie. He assisted in many goals and scored 2 that season against Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
, and the most noticed against Pachuca which led Pumas to go to the playoffs. But lost the finals against Atlante. So the next season came and Sambueza scored 2 more goals that season,and got payback when Pumas
Club Universidad Nacional
Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
faced Atlante and scored the first goal in the game but later Atlante scored two and Pumas lost. Then Pumas faced Veracruz
Veracruz
Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave , is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is...
and Sambueza scored 1 out of the 4. So then the season ended and Sambueza went back to River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
.
In August 2008 Rubens moved, on loan, to Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
for a period of one year. He has been assigned with the number 10, wore by Zico
Zico
Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...
and vacant after Renato Augusto
Renato Augusto
Renato Soares de Oliveira Augusto, or simply Renato Augusto , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen.-Career:...
's transfer to Germany. On August 31, 2008, he debuted for Flamengo as a replacement for Éverton
Éverton Cardoso da Silva
Éverton Cardoso da Silva or simply Éverton , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Botafogo, on a one-season loan from Mexican club UANL Tigres.-Flamengo:...
, in the Fla-Flu
Fla-Flu
Fla-Flu is a football matchup between cross-town rivals Flamengo and Fluminense. Matches take place in the 95,000-seat Maracanã Stadium, located near downtown Rio, in the city's Maracanã district...
derby, when his club and Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
drew 2-2 for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
.
Flamengo career statistics
- (Correct April 24, 2009)
Club Season Carioca League Campeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...Brazilian Série A Brazilian Cup Copa Libertadores Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Flamengo Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...2008 2008 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2008 football season in Brazil, which is the 107th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...- 7 0 1 7 0 1
according to combined sources on the.
Titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clausura 2004 |  River PlateClub Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
Primera Division Argentina Primera División Argentina The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs... |