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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)
Position(s) Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team
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
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ricardo Souza Silva, known as Ricardinho, is a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on November 26, 1975, in São Paulo, Brazil. Ricardinho plays as an attacking midfielder, which means he helps create scoring chances for his team. He has played for many different clubs throughout his career.

Ricardinho's Football Journey

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

Playing in Japan

Ricardinho played for two clubs in Japan. He joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in 1997. After that, he moved to Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1998. He spent two years there before returning to Brazil. He also played for Kawasaki Frontale for a couple of seasons.

Returning to Brazil

After his time in Japan, Ricardinho played for many well-known clubs in Brazil. He played for teams like São Paulo, Coritiba, Internacional, and Palmeiras. He also had a short time playing in Portugal for Nacional Madeira and Portimonense.

Later Career and Current Club

As his career continued, Ricardinho played for more Brazilian clubs. These included Botafogo, Vitória, and Sport. He is currently playing for Portuguesa Santista.

Major Achievements and Trophies

Ricardinho has won several important championships during his career. These wins show his skill and contribution to his teams.

Championship Wins

  • Campeonato Paulista: In 2000, Ricardinho helped São Paulo win the Campeonato Paulista. This is a major state championship in Brazil.
  • Copa do Brasil: In 2005, he was part of the Paulista team that won the Copa do Brasil. This is a national cup competition in Brazil.
  • Campeonato Baiano: In 2008, Ricardinho won the Campeonato Baiano with Vitória. This is another important state championship.
  • Campeonato Pernambucano: In 2010, he won the Campeonato Pernambucano with Sport.

External Links

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  • CBF

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ricardo Souza Silva para niños

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