Samuel Quina
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Samuel António da Silva Tavares Quina (born 3 August 1966 in Bissau
), simply Samuel, is a retired Guinea-Bissau
an-Portuguese
professional footballer.
Having played mostly for Benfica in the late 1980s and early 90's, he operated mainly as a central defender.
, in a 4–0 home victory over G.D. Chaves. His first goal for the club came in a 2–2 away draw against Sporting de Braga, and he went on to have a somewhat an important role in the Lisbon
side during eight seasons.
Quina started in the 1990 European Cup final
, a 0–1 loss to A.C. Milan
, pitching in at left back on the occasion. His last game for Benfica was in a 1–0 victory at Louletano DC
on 29 November 1992, and he went on to represent Boavista FC - he returned one season to Benfica, but was released at its closure - Vitória de Guimarães, F.C. Tirsense, Odivelas FC
and S.L. Fanhões.
After years away from the game, Samuel opened a football academy in his hometown, where he worked with youngsters.
Bissau
Bissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. The city's borders are conterminous with the Bissau Autonomous Sector. In 2007, the city had an estimated population of 407,424 according to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos...
), simply Samuel, is a retired Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
an-Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
professional footballer.
Having played mostly for Benfica in the late 1980s and early 90's, he operated mainly as a central defender.
Club career
A product of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's youth ranks, Samuel made his debut with the first team on 30 December 1983 (aged 17), after being brought on as a substitute by manager Sven-Göran ErikssonSven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
, in a 4–0 home victory over G.D. Chaves. His first goal for the club came in a 2–2 away draw against Sporting de Braga, and he went on to have a somewhat an important role in the Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
side during eight seasons.
Quina started in the 1990 European Cup final
1990 European Cup Final
The 1990 European Cup Final was a football match between Milan of Italy and Benfica of Portugal, played on 23 May 1990 at the Praterstadion in Vienna, Austria...
, a 0–1 loss to A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, pitching in at left back on the occasion. His last game for Benfica was in a 1–0 victory at Louletano DC
Louletano D.C.
Louletano Desportos Clube is a Portuguese association football club originally from Loulé, but currently based in Faro. The club currently play in the Portuguese Second Division South....
on 29 November 1992, and he went on to represent Boavista FC - he returned one season to Benfica, but was released at its closure - Vitória de Guimarães, F.C. Tirsense, Odivelas FC
Odivelas F.C.
Odivelas Futebol Clube is a sporting association in the city of Odivelas, in Greater Lisbon. It was founded in 1939 and has three football fields a gymnasium and other facilities.-External links:*...
and S.L. Fanhões.
After years away from the game, Samuel opened a football academy in his hometown, where he worked with youngsters.