Ricardo Canals facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricardo Vicente Canals Vila | ||
| Date of birth | 26 September 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1992 | Bella Vista | 5 | (1) |
| 1992–1995 | Nacional | 12 | (1) |
| 1996–1997 | CD Logroñés | 28 | (3) |
| 1997–1998 | Vicenza Calcio | 14 | (0) |
| 1998–2002 | Rosario Central | 7 | (1) |
| 2003 | Fénix | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1993–1995 | Uruguay | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ricardo Vicente Canals Vila, born on September 26, 1970, is a former professional football player from Uruguay. He played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. Centre-backs are important players who help protect their team's goal.
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Playing Career Highlights
Ricardo Canals had an exciting career playing for several football clubs in different countries. He was known for his strong defensive skills.
Early Days in Uruguay
Canals began his professional journey in 1989 with Bella Vista, a club in his home country of Uruguay. After playing there for a few years, he moved to another well-known Uruguayan club, Nacional, in 1992. Playing for these teams helped him gain experience and show off his talent.
Playing in Europe
In 1996, Ricardo Canals took his skills to Europe. He joined CD Logroñés in Spain, where he played for a season. After that, he moved to Italy to play for Vicenza Calcio in 1997. Playing in different leagues helped him grow as a player and experience new styles of football.
Return to South America
After his time in Europe, Canals returned to South America. From 1998 to 2002, he played for Rosario Central in Argentina. He finished his professional playing career back in Uruguay with Fénix in 2003.
Representing Uruguay
Besides playing for clubs, Ricardo Canals also had the honor of representing his country. He played for the Uruguay national team from 1993 to 1995. Playing for your country is a big achievement for any footballer.
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See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Canals para niños
