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Colombian footballer (born 1976)

Samuel Antonio Vanegas Luna (born 8 September 1976) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Early life

While playing youth football, Vanegas worked as a construction worker.

Career

Besides Colombia, Vanegas played in Brazil and Ecuador. Vanegas won the 2004 Copa Libertadores with Colombian side Once Caldas. He also won three league titles with three different Colombian sides. In 2013, he signed for Colombian side Junior, which caused controversy.

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Vanegas worked as a youth manager.

Style of play

Vanegas was known for his aggressive temperament as a player.

Personal life

During his playing career, Vanegas was afraid of needles.


Honours

Atlético Nacional
Once Caldas
Independiente Medellín

References

  1. "Samuel Vanegas, dejó de cargar bultos de cemento para levantar la Copa Libertadores del 2004". lapatria.com (Archived).
  2. "Samuel Vanegas va por su quinto título". eltiempo.com.
  3. "Vanegas, el 'coronel' de cuatro estrellas que defiende al Tiburón". elheraldo.co.
  4. "Samuel Vanegas: experiencia para la defensa tiburona". elheraldo.co.
  5. ""Mi permanencia en Junior se debe a los partidos que hice ante Nacional"". elheraldo.co.
  6. "Samuel Vanegas es formador en su municipio". teleantioquia.co.
  7. "Así luce en la actualidad Samuel Vanegas". elfutbolero.com.ec.
  8. "Samuel Vanegas, el gigante que teme a las agujas". elespectador.com.
Awards
Copa Libertadores winning captains


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