Samuel Antonio Vanegas Luna (born 8 September 1976) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Early life
[edit]While playing youth football, Vanegas worked as a construction worker.[1]
Career
[edit]Besides Colombia, Vanegas played in Brazil and Ecuador.[2] Vanegas won the 2004 Copa Libertadores with Colombian side Once Caldas.[3] He also won three league titles with three different Colombian sides.[4] In 2013, he signed for Colombian side Junior, which caused controversy.[5]
Post-playing career
[edit]After retiring from professional football, Vanegas worked as a youth manager.[6]
Style of play
[edit]Vanegas was known for his aggressive temperament as a player.[7]
Personal life
[edit]During his playing career, Vanegas was afraid of needles.[8]
Honours
[edit]- Atlético Nacional
- Once Caldas
- Categoría Primera A: 2003 Apertura
- Copa Libertadores: 2004
- Independiente Medellín
- Categoría Primera A: 2009 Finalización
References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Vanegas, dejó de cargar bultos de cemento para levantar la Copa Libertadores del 2004". lapatria.com (Archived).
- ^ "Samuel Vanegas va por su quinto título". eltiempo.com.
- ^ "Vanegas, el 'coronel' de cuatro estrellas que defiende al Tiburón". elheraldo.co.
- ^ "Samuel Vanegas: experiencia para la defensa tiburona". elheraldo.co.
- ^ ""Mi permanencia en Junior se debe a los partidos que hice ante Nacional"". elheraldo.co.
- ^ "Samuel Vanegas es formador en su municipio". teleantioquia.co.
- ^ "Así luce en la actualidad Samuel Vanegas". elfutbolero.com.ec.
- ^ "Samuel Vanegas, el gigante que teme a las agujas". elespectador.com.
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