Rubens Salles (14 October 1891 – 21 July 1934) was a Brazilian football player and manager, who played as a midfielder.
Playing career Rubens Salles began his career at CA Paulistano in 1906. He became one of the club's biggest names in the 1910s, 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.
International career 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.
On 27 September 1914 Salles scored the first official goal of Brazil, against Argentina.
Managerial career 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.
Personal life and death Rubens was brother of , one of the conflagrants of Constitutionalist Revolution.
He died 21 July 1934, in São Paulo, aged 42. When he died he left behind his wife Maria Prado de Almeida Salles and their minor daughters Maria Lina and Helena.
Honours
Player Paulsitano Campeonato Paulista: 1908, 1913, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 Taça Ioduran: 1918
Brazil Copa Roca: 1914
Individual 1910 Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 10 goals
Manager São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1931
References
External links Rubens Salles at ogol.com.br