Rubens Sales

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.

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.

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.

Rubens was brother of Fernão Salles, 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.