Rubens Salles

Rubens Salles, was a Brazilian footballer and manager, who played as a midfideler.

Player career

Rubens Salles began his career at CA Paulistano in 1906. He became one of the club's biggest names in the 1910s, alongside Arthur Friedenreich. He won the state championship on six occasions, being one of the top scorers in the 1910 edition. He stood out for his goals from outside the box, in addition to long-distance ball passes.

International career

Rubens Salles played in four matches for the Brazil national team: the first in history, against Exeter City, Exeter City F.C. (1914)|21 July 1914], and against Argentine clubs Columbian FC and Sportivo Barracas.
On 27 September 1914 Salles scored the first official goal of Brazil, against Argentina.

Managerial career

Rubens Salles was the first coach in the history of São Paulo FC, having led the club in 1930 and 1931, when he won the club's first state title.

Personal life

Rubens was brother of, one of the conflagrants of Constitutionalist Revolution.

Honours

Player

;Paulsitano

Campeonato Paulista: 1908, 1913, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919
Taça Ioduran: 1918

;Brazil

Copa Roca: 1914

;Individual

1910 Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 10 goals

Manager

;São Paulo

Campeonato Paulista: 1931

Death

Rubens Salles died 21 July 1934, in São Paulo, aged 42. When he died he left behind his wife Maria Prado de Almeida Salles and their minor daughters Maria Lina and Helena.