Samuel Quina


Samuel António da Silva Tavares Quina, known simply as Samuel, is a Portuguese former professional footballer.
Having played mostly for Benfica in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he operated mainly as a central defender.

Club career

Born in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea, Samuel was a product of S.L. Benfica's academy, and made his debut with the first team on 30 December 1983 after being brought on as a substitute by manager Sven-Göran Eriksson in a 4–0 home win over G.D. Chaves in the Taça de Portugal. His only Primeira Liga goal came in a 2–2 away draw against S.C. Braga, and he went on to have a somewhat important role in the Lisbon club for seven seasons.
Samuel started the final of the 1989–90 European Cup against AC Milan. He was deployed as a left-back in the 1–0 loss in Vienna.
After winning the 1991–92 Portuguese Cup with Boavista FC, Samuel returned to Benfica. His last game for the latter was a 1–0 victory at Louletano D.C. on 29 November 1992 and he was released at the end of the campaign, going on to represent Vitória de Guimarães, F.C. Tirsense, Odivelas F.C. and SL Fanhões.

International career

Over nine months, Samuel earned five caps for Portugal. His debut was on 4 September 1991, in a 1–1 friendly draw with Austria in Porto.

Personal life

Samuel's son, Domingos, represented Portugal at youth level and played professionally for several clubs, starting out at West Ham United.

Honours

Benfica
Boavista