Cadu (footballer, born 1974) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricardo Frederico Rodrigues Antunes | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Fluminense (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fluminense | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1994–1998 | Fluminense | 114 | (1) |
| 1999 | Bahia | ||
| 1999 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | (1) |
| 2000 | America-RJ | ||
| 2001 | Madureira | ||
| 2004 | Cabofriense | ||
| 2006 | Volta Redonda | 8 | (1) |
| 2007 | Ceilândia | ||
| 2008 | Bacabal | ||
| 2008–2009 | Duque de Caxias | 9 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2014 | Audax Rio | ||
| 2021 | Fluminense U23 (assistant) | ||
| 2022 | Fluminense U23 | ||
| 2023– | Fluminense (assistant) | ||
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Ricardo Frederico Rodrigues Antunes, known as Cadu, was born on January 1, 1974. He is a Brazilian football coach and a former player. He played as a midfielder. Today, he is an assistant manager for the famous Brazilian club Fluminense.
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Cadu's Playing Career
Cadu started his football journey as a player. He was a midfielder, which means he helped both in defense and attack. He played for several clubs in Brazil and even one in Japan.
Early Years at Fluminense
Cadu began his professional career at Fluminense, a big club in Brazil. He played there from 1994 to 1998. During this time, he played in 114 games and scored 1 goal. This shows he was a regular player for the team.
Playing in Japan
In 1999, Cadu moved to Japan to play for Kawasaki Frontale. This was a new experience for him. He played 4 games for them and scored 1 goal. After his time in Japan, he returned to Brazil.
Other Brazilian Clubs
Back in Brazil, Cadu played for many different clubs. Some of these included:
- Bahia (1999)
- America-RJ (2000)
- Madureira (2001)
- Cabofriense (2004)
- Volta Redonda (2006), where he played 8 games and scored 1 goal.
- Ceilândia (2007)
- Bacabal (2008)
- Duque de Caxias (2008–2009), where he played 9 games.
Cadu's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Cadu decided to become a football coach. He has worked with different teams, helping young players and even senior teams.
Starting as a Coach
Cadu's first coaching role was in 2014 with Audax Rio. This was his start in managing teams.
Return to Fluminense
He later returned to his former club, Fluminense.
- In 2021, he became an assistant coach for the Fluminense Under-23 team.
- In 2022, he took over as the main coach for the Fluminense Under-23 team.
- Since 2023, Cadu has been an assistant manager for the main Fluminense team. This means he helps the head coach with training, tactics, and managing the players.
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Frederico Rodrigues Antunes para niños
