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Ricardinho
Personal information
Full name Ricardo Souza Silva
Date of birth (1975-11-26) November 26, 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Attacking Midfielder
Club information
Current club Portuguesa Santista
Youth career
1995–1996 Nacional-SP
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 Nacional-SP
1997 Nagoya Grampus Eight
1998–1999 Bellmare Hiratsuka
1999–2000 São Paulo
2000–2001 Kawasaki Frontale
2001 Coritiba
2002 Joinville
2003 Nacional Madeira
2003 Fortaleza
2003 Portimonense
2004–2005 Paulista
2005 Internacional
2006 Palmeiras
2006 Internacional
2007 Botafogo
2007 Coritiba
2007–2008 Paulista
2008 Vitória
2008–2009 Guaratinguetá
2009 Avaí
2009 Vila Nova
2010 Sport
2010 Brasil de Pelotas
2011–2012 Bangu
2012b Independente de Limeira
2013–2014 Água Santa
2015 Nacional de Rolândia
2016– Portuguesa Santista
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ricardo Souza Silva, known as Ricardinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He was born on November 26, 1975, in São Paulo, Brazil. Ricardinho played as an attacking midfielder, a player who helps both defend and attack, often creating chances for goals. He played for many different football clubs throughout his career.

Ricardinho's Football Journey

Ricardinho started his football journey in Brazil. He played for several youth teams before becoming a professional. His career took him to different parts of the world, including Japan.

Playing in Japan

Ricardinho played for two teams in Japan:

He showed his skills as an attacking midfielder in these teams.

Back in Brazil and Portugal

After his time in Japan, Ricardinho returned to Brazil. He played for many well-known Brazilian clubs, such as São Paulo and Internacional. He also had a short time playing in Portugal for Nacional Madeira and Portimonense in 2003.

Ricardinho's career was marked by playing for many different teams. This is common for some footballers who move to find new opportunities.

Ricardinho's Achievements

Ricardinho won several important titles with the teams he played for. These wins are called "honours" in football.

  • São Paulo
    • Campeonato Paulista: 2000 (This is a state championship in São Paulo, Brazil.)
  • Paulista
    • Copa do Brasil: 2005 (This is a major national cup competition in Brazil.)
  • Vitória
    • Campeonato Baiano: 2008 (This is a state championship in Bahia, Brazil.)
  • Sport
    • Campeonato Pernambucano: 2010 (This is a state championship in Pernambuco, Brazil.)

These titles show that Ricardinho was a valuable player for his teams, helping them achieve success.

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