Samuel joined the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinalist LA Galaxy on January 7, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Fluminense)
CARSON, California - The LA Galaxy announced Tuesday the acquisition of Brazilian forward Samuel on loan from Fluminense of Brazil’s Serie A.
The 22-year-old joins the four-time Major League Soccer champion after spending the past two seasons with Fluminense, tallying 15 goals in 72 appearances across all competitions.
“We are pleased to add Samuel to our roster,” said LA Galaxy head coach and general manager Bruce Arena. “Samuel is a young, talented forward with both size and skill. We are confident his addition will help boost our attack in 2014.”
Samuel debuted for Fluminense during the 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A season, scoring five goals in 23 league outings for the club as it won its fourth championship. He also made five appearances in the 2012 Campeonato Carioca, which is the state of Rio de Janeiro championship, helping lead the club to that title as well.
Last season, the 22-year-old registered nine goals in 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals in Serie A play, four in the Campeonato Carioca and one in the Copa do Brazil. He also played in eight Copa Libertadores matches.
A native of Sao Borja, Brazil, Samuel began his professional career with Internacional in 2009.
The LA Galaxy will meet Club Tijuana in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals on March 12 at home and March 18 in Mexico.
