Samu (footballer) explained
| Samu |
| Fullname: | Fábio Samuel Amorim Silva[1] |
| Birth Date: | 21 April 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Mozelos, Portugal |
| Clubnumber: | 20 |
| Youthyears1: | 2005–2006 |
| Youthyears2: | 2006–2010 |
| Youthyears3: | 2010–2015 |
| Years1: | 2013–2019 |
| Caps1: | 18 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2017 |
| Clubs2: | → Fafe (loan) |
| Caps2: | 21 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs3: | → Espinho (loan) |
| Caps3: | 26 |
| Goals3: | 9 |
| Years4: | 2019–2024 |
| Caps4: | 147 |
| Goals4: | 21 |
| Years5: | 2024– |
| Caps5: | 1 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2015 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 00:32, 13 August 2024 (UTC) |
Fábio Samuel Amorim Silva (born 21 April 1996), known as Samu, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vitória de Guimarães.
Club career
Boavista
Samu was born in Mozelos (Santa Maria da Feira), Aveiro District. He joined Boavista FC's youth system at the age of 14, from FC Porto.[2]
Samu totalled just ten Primeira Liga appearances for the club over two and a half seasons, his first being a 1–0 away loss against C.F. União on 6 January 2016 where he came on as a 76th-minute substitute for Idrissa Mandiang.[3] During this timeframe, he was also loaned to AD Fafe (LigaPro)[4] and S.C. Espinho (third division).[5]
Vizela
In July 2019, Samu signed with F.C. Vizela of the third tier.[6] He helped the team to two consecutive promotions in two years, notably scoring eight goals – with eight assists – in the 2020–21 campaign.[7]
Samu renewed his contract on 9 July 2021, with the new deal running until 2024.[8] He scored his first goal in the Portuguese top flight on 6 November, in a 1–1 home draw with G.D. Estoril Praia.[9] The following 6 February, his brace earned his side one point following a 2–2 draw at his first club as a senior.[10] [11]
Vitória Guimarães
On 5 June 2024, following Vizela's relegation, Samu agreed to a three-year contract at Vitória S.C. as a free agent.[12]
International career
Samu represented Portugal at under-19 level.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Samú. Mais Futebol. pt. 26 January 2021.
- Web site: Boavista e Samu terminam ligação de nove épocas. Boavista and Samu put an end to nine-season link. Mais Futebol. pt. 16 June 2019. 12 January 2022.
- Web site: U. Madeira-Boavista, 1–0 (resultado final). U. Madeira-Boavista, 1–0 (final score). Mais Futebol. pt. 6 January 2016. 12 January 2022.
- Web site: OFICIAL: Boavista empresta Samu e Digas ao Fafe. OFFICIAL: Boavista loan Samu and Digas to Fafe. Mais Futebol. pt. 29 December 2016. 12 January 2022.
- News: Samu reforça Espinho. Samu bolsters Espinho. Record. João. Baptista Seixas. pt. 8 September 2017. 12 January 2022.
- Web site: Samu vem do Boavista para o FC Vizela. Samu comes from Boavista to FC Vizela. Rádio Vizela. pt. 2 July 2019. 12 January 2022.
- Web site: Samu quer afirmar-se na I Liga com o Vizela depois de ter sido "um dos melhores" da segunda divisão. Samu wants to make a name for himself in the I League with Vizela after having been "one of the best" of the second division. Rádio Renascença. Eduardo. Soares da Silva. pt. 10 June 2021. 12 January 2022.
- Web site: OFICIAL: Samu renova com o Vizela. OFFICIAL: Samu renews with Vizela. Mais Futebol. pt. 9 July 2021. 12 January 2022.
- News: Estoril empata em Vizela e chega provisoriamente ao quarto lugar. Estoril draw in Vizela and reach fourth place provisionally. O Jogo. pt. 6 November 2021. 12 January 2022.
- News: A crónica do Boavista-Vizela, 2–2: tornado emotivo varreu o Bessa. Boavista-Vizela match report, 2–2: whirlwind of emotions swept through the Bessa. Record. António. Mendes. pt. 6 February 2022. 9 February 2022.
- News: Samu: "Faltou segurar a vantagem". Samu: "We just could not manage to hold on to that lead". Record. pt. 7 February 2022. 9 February 2022.
- Web site: OFICIAL: V. Guimarães anuncia contratação de Samu Silva. OFFICIAL: V. Guimarães announce signing of Samu Silva. Mais Futebol. Samuel. Santos. pt. 5 June 2024. 6 June 2024.
