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.[1]

Career

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

After retiring from professional football, Vanegas worked as a youth manager.[6]

Style of play

Vanegas was known for his aggressive temperament as a player.[7]

Personal life

During his playing career, Vanegas was afraid of needles.[8]

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.


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