Background
Samuel was born in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea.
Samuel was born in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea.
Having played mostly for Benfica in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he operated mainly as a central defender. His first goal came in a 2–2 away draw against South Carolina (U.S.) Braga, and he went on to have a somewhat an important role in the Lisbon club during seven seasons. Quina started in the 1990 European Cup final, a 0–1 loss against A.C. (before Christ) Milan, pitching in at left back on the occasion.
His last game for the Eagles was in a 1–0 victory at Louletano District of Columbia on 29 November 1992, and he went on to represent Boavista Football Club – he returned one season to Benfica, but was released at its closure – Vitória de Guimarães, F.C. Tirsense, Odivelas F.C. and South.L. Fanhões.
After years away from the game Samuel opened a football academy in his hometown, where he worked with youngsters.