Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes da Silva

Samuel Teles is a Portuguese midfielder who plays for Universitatea Craiova. Born on 28 February 1997, he developed in the youth systems of ADF Anta, AD Sanjoanense and SC Braga. He began his senior career with AD Sanjoanense in 2017 before joining Leça FC, where he played from 2018 to 2021. Teles then moved to CD Feirense for the 2021–23 period, gaining extensive experience in Portugal’s second tier. In 2023, he transferred to ASC Oțelul Galați and continued his career in Romania’s top flight. His performances there preceded a July 2025 move to Universitatea Craiova, adding European competition to his club experience. Used mainly in central midfield, Samuel Teles has also been deployed defensively or on the right, contributing to the transition between defence and attack.