kids encyclopedia robot

Ricardo (footballer, born 1977) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Ricardo
Personal information
Full name Ricardo Cavalcante Ribeiro
Date of birth (1977-02-23) 23 February 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998 Centro Futebol Zico
1998–1999 Kashima Antlers
2000–2002 Vegalta Sendai
2003–2004 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2005–2006 Kyoto Purple Sanga
2007 Juventude
2008 Joinville
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ricardo Cavalcante Ribeiro (born 23 February 1977) is a Brazilian football player. He played as a defender. Ricardo spent many years playing for different teams in Japan.

Ricardo's Football Journey

Ricardo started his professional football career in 1998. He first played for Centro Futebol Zico in Brazil. Soon after, he moved to Japan to play for Kashima Antlers.

Playing in Japan

Ricardo played for several Japanese clubs during his career. He was with Kashima Antlers from 1998 to 1999. After that, he joined Vegalta Sendai and stayed there for three seasons, from 2000 to 2002.

Moving to New Teams

In 2003, Ricardo moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He played for them for two years. Later, from 2005 to 2006, he was a part of Kyoto Purple Sanga. He helped these teams in their league matches and cup competitions.

Return to Brazil

After his time in Japan, Ricardo returned to Brazil. In 2007, he played for Juventude. His last known club was Joinville in 2008. Throughout his career, Ricardo played in many matches, showing his skills as a defender.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ricardo Cavalcante Ribeiro para niños

kids search engine
Ricardo (footballer, born 1977) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.