| Rubens Salles | |
| Fullname: | Rubens de Morais Salles |
| Birth Date: | 14 October 1891 |
| Birth Place: | São Manuel, Brazil |
| Death Place: | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position: | Midfideler |
| Years1: | 1906–1921 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1914 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Manageryears1: | 1914 |
| Managerclubs1: | Brazil |
| Manageryears2: | 1930 |
| Managerclubs2: | São Paulo |
| Manageryears3: | 1931–1932 |
| Managerclubs3: | São Paulo |
| Pcupdate: | 6 February 2024 |
Rubens Salles (14 October 1891 – 21 July 1934), was a Brazilian footballer and manager, who played as a midfideler.
Rubens Salles began his career at CA Paulistano in 1906. He became one of the club's biggest names in the 10s, alongside Arthur Friedenreich. He won the state championship on six occasions, being one of the top scorers in the 1910 edition. He stood out for his goals from outside the box, in addition to long-distance ball passes.[1] [2]
Rubens Salles played in four matches for the Brazil national team: the first in history, against Exeter City, 21 July 1914, and against Argentine clubs Columbian FC and Sportivo Barracas.[3]
On 27 September 1914 Salles scored the first official goal of Brazil, against Argentina.[4] [5]
Rubens Salles was the first coach in the history of São Paulo FC, having led the club in 1930 and 1931, when he won the club's first state title.[6] [7]
Rubens was brother of, one of the conflagrants of Constitutionalist Revolution.
1908, 1913, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919
1918
1914
Rubens Salles died 21 July 1934, in São Paulo, aged 42.[8]