Rubens Sambueza

River Plate

Sambueza came up through the youth-ranks at River Plate, making his debut for the first-team on 30 November 2003 in a 2–0 loss against Lanús. He was part of the team that won the Clausura 2004 title. During his time at River Plate, Sambueza played 49 games, scoring three goals.

UNAM (loan)

For the Apertura 2007–2008 tournament, Sambueza was sent on-loan to Mexico side UNAM Pumas, being presented as their number 11, which was worn by legendary player Hugo Sánchez. He debuted in the Primera División against Guadalajara, with the match ending in a 1–1 draw. He played fourteen games in total, providing two assists and scoring two goals that season, against UANL Tigres, and most notably against Pachuca, which led UNAM to the playoffs, eventually losing in the final against Atlante F.C. The Clausura 2008 tournament saw Sambueza play sixteen matches, scoring two more goals and providing four assists. His loan with Pumas ended and was sent back to River Plate the following year.

Flamengo (loan)

In August 2008 Rubens moved, on loan, to Flamengo for a period of one year. He was assigned with the number 10 shirt, previously worn by club legend Zico, and vacant after Renato Augusto's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. On 31 August he debuted for Flamengo as a substitute for Éverton in the Fla-Flu derby, when his club and Fluminense drew 2–2 for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Estudiantes Tecos

In the summer of 2009, Sambueza moved back…

Club

As of match played on 15 October 2022

He has played for Argentina only in competitive youth games. A vital part of Miguel Herrera's Club America team, Herrera inquired about calling Sambueza up to the Mexico national football team, but he was ultimately denied due to Sambueza's history with Argentina's youth national team.

River Plate

Primera División: Clausura 2004 América

Liga MX: Clausura 2013, Apertura 2014 CONCACAF Champions League: 2014–15, 2015–16 Individual

América Midfielder of the Tournament: Apertura 2012 América Player of the Tournament: Apertura 2013 CONCACAF Champions League Golden Ball: 2015–16 Liga MX Balón de Oro: 2017–18 Liga MX Player of the Month: January 2021 Liga MX Best XI: Guardianes 2021 Liga MX All-Star: 2021