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) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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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) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014 | Audax Rio | ||
| 2021 | Fluminense U23 (assistant) | ||
| 2022 | Fluminense U23 | ||
| 2023– | Fluminense (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ricardo Frederico Rodrigues Antunes, known to many as Cadu, is a Brazilian football expert. He used to be a professional football player, playing as a midfielder. Today, he is a respected coach and works as an assistant manager for the famous Brazilian club Fluminense.
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Cadu's Playing Career
Cadu was born on January 1, 1974, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started his football journey early, joining the youth team of Fluminense. This club became a very important part of his career.
Early Years at Fluminense
Cadu played for Fluminense's main team from 1994 to 1998. During these years, he played in 114 matches and scored one goal. This showed his dedication and skill as a midfielder.
Playing for Other Clubs
After his time at Fluminense, Cadu played for several other clubs. In 1999, he played for Bahia in Brazil. Later that same year, he moved to Japan to play for Kawasaki Frontale. He played four matches for them and scored one goal.
He continued his career playing for clubs like America-RJ in 2000 and Madureira in 2001. He also played for Cabofriense in 2004, Volta Redonda in 2006, and Ceilândia in 2007. Towards the end of his playing career, he joined Duque de Caxias from 2008 to 2009.
Cadu's Coaching Journey
After retiring as a player, Cadu transitioned into coaching. He wanted to share his knowledge and experience with new generations of footballers.
Starting as a Coach
Cadu began his coaching career in 2014 with Audax Rio. This was his first step into managing a team.
Returning to Fluminense
In 2021, Cadu returned to his former club, Fluminense. He started as an assistant coach for the Under-23 team. By 2022, he became the head coach for Fluminense's Under-23 squad.
Since 2023, Cadu has been working as an assistant manager for the main Fluminense team. This role allows him to help guide the club's top players. He continues to contribute to the sport he loves.
Club statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1999 | Kawasaki Frontale | J2 League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
External Links
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- Kawasaki Frontale
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Frederico Rodrigues Antunes para niños
