Ricardinho (footballer, born June 1976) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricardo Alexandre dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | June 24, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Passos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1994 | Cruzeiro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–2001 | Cruzeiro | 133 | (16) |
| 2002–2006 | Kashiwa Reysol | 83 | (13) |
| 2005 | → Kashima Antlers (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2007 | Cruzeiro | 24 | (1) |
| 2007 | Corinthians | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1996–2001 | Brazil | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ricardo Alexandre dos Santos (born on June 24, 1976), known simply as Ricardinho, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He was a talented player who mostly played as a defensive midfielder. This means he helped protect his team's goal and also started attacks from the middle of the field. Ricardinho played for several well-known clubs in Brazil and Japan during his career.
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Playing Career
Ricardinho started his football journey in Brazil. He joined the youth team of Cruzeiro in 1992. This was a big step for him as a young player.
Early Days at Cruzeiro
After playing in the youth ranks, Ricardinho joined Cruzeiro's main team in 1994. He spent many years there, becoming an important player. From 1994 to 2001, he played in 133 games for Cruzeiro. During this time, he scored 16 goals. He was part of a very successful era for the club.
Adventures in Japan
In 2002, Ricardinho moved to Japan to play for Kashiwa Reysol. This was a new experience for him, playing in a different country. He stayed with Kashiwa Reysol until 2006. During his time there, he played 83 games and scored 13 goals.
In 2005, he also had a short loan spell with another Japanese club, Kashima Antlers. He played 13 games for them. Playing in Japan showed his ability to adapt to different football styles.
Return to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Ricardinho returned to Brazil in 2007. He rejoined his former club, Cruzeiro, for a short period. Later that year, he also played for Corinthians. He played 24 games for Cruzeiro and 8 games for Corinthians in 2007.
International Career
Ricardinho also had the honor of representing his country, Brazil. He played for the Brazilian national team between 1996 and 2001. He made 3 appearances for Brazil during this period. Playing for your country is a dream for many footballers.
Achievements and Honours
Ricardinho won many important titles throughout his career. These wins show how successful he and his teams were.
Club Honours
- Minas Gerais State League: 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998
- Brazilian Cup: 1996, 2000
- Libertadores Cup: 1997
- Brazilian Center-West Cup: 1999
- Recopa: 1999
- South Minas Cup: 2001, 2002
- Minas Gerais State Superleague: 2002
Personal Honours
- Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 2000
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Alexandre dos Santos para niños
