Samara (footballer)


Samara Venceslau Carneiro, simply known as Samara, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos as either a right-back or a right winger.

Club career

Born in Rio Verde, Goiás, Samara began his career at a futsal side in her hometown, before joining the youth categories of [Associação Associação Ferroviária de Esportes (women)|Ferroviária de Esportes (women)|Ferroviária] at the age of 14. In 2024, she moved to Santos, initially a member of the under-20 team.
Samara made her first team debut on 14 August 2024, starting in a 4–1 Campeonato Paulista away loss to former side Ferroviária. Ahead of the 2025 season, she was promoted to the first team by head coach Caio Couto and started to feature regularly.
On 26 December 2025, Samara renewed her contract with the Sereias da Vila until 2027.

International career

In June 2025, Samara was called up to the Brazil national under-20 team for a period of trainings. She played in a friendly match against Mexico in October, and received another call-up in November.

Honours

Santos