Samuel Cuburu

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cuburu and the second or maternal family name is Cano.

Samuel Abdul Cuburu Cano (born 20 February 1928) was a Mexican professional footballer. He was born in Orizaba, Veracruz.^[2] He played in the Mexican first division as well as in the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Samuel Cuburu

Personal information
Full name	Samuel Abdul Cuburu Cano
Date of birth	(1928-02-20)20 February 1928
Place of birth	Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder[1]
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1947–1951	Puebla
1953–1956	Zacatepec
International career
1949–1956	Mexico	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Cuburu, nicknamed "Chapela", played club football with Puebla in the 1950s.^[2] His brother, José Antonio "El Perro" Cuburu, also played with Puebla. He appeared for Zacatepec in the 1954–55 Campeón de Campeones.^[3]

International career

Cuburu made four appearances for the Mexico national football team from 1949 to 1956.^[4]