Samuel Antonio Vanegas Luna (born 8 September 1976) is a Colombian former professional

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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

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with Colombian side

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. 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 * Campeonato Colombiano: 1999 *

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;Once Caldas *

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: 2003 Apertura *

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;Independiente Medellín *

: 2009 Finalización

References

Living people 1976 births Colombian men's footballers Men's association football defenders Categoría Primera A players Categoría Primera B players Leones F.C. footballers Atlético Nacional footballers Once Caldas footballers Barcelona S.C. footballers Club Athletico Paranaense players Independiente Medellín footballers Atlético Junior footballers Águilas Doradas players 21st-century Colombian sportsmen Colombian expatriate men's footballers Colombian expatriate sportspeople in Brazil Expatriate men's footballers in Brazil Colombian expatriate sportspeople in Ecuador Expatriate men's footballers in Ecuador Copa Libertadores–winning players {{Colombia-footy-defender-stub