Ricardo Carvalho facts for kids
Carvalho with Real Madrid in 2012
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| Full name | Ricardo Alberto Silveira de Carvalho | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Amarante, Portugal | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Portugal (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1995 | Amarante | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Porto | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2004 | Porto | 73 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | → Leça (loan) | 22 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | → Vitória Setúbal (loan) | 25 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | → Alverca (loan) | 29 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2010 | Chelsea | 135 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | Real Madrid | 50 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Monaco | 95 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Shanghai SIPG | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 433 | (19) | |||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Portugal U21 | 14 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2016 | Portugal | 89 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2019–2021 | Marseille (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Portugal (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Ricardo Alberto Silveira de Carvalho (born 18 May 1978) is a Portuguese football coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Portugal national team. Many people thought he was one of the best central defenders of his time. A central defender, also called a centre-back, is a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Carvalho started his career at Porto in Portugal. He also played on loan for other teams like Leça and Vitória de Setúbal. At Porto, he won many important trophies, including European ones, under the coach José Mourinho. In 2004, Carvalho moved to Chelsea in England. There, he helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles in a row. He also won the League Cup. In 2008, his teammates voted him their Player of the Year. Two years later, he helped Chelsea win both the league and the FA Cup. This was the first time Chelsea won both trophies in the same season.
In 2010, after six years with Chelsea, he moved to Real Madrid in Spain. He won two more trophies there with José Mourinho as his coach. Later, in 2013, he joined Monaco in France.
For his country, Portugal, Carvalho played in many big tournaments. He was part of the team that won UEFA Euro 2016. He also played in three UEFA European Championships and two FIFA World Cups. He was a key player for Portugal in UEFA Euro 2004, where his team reached the final but lost to Greece. At the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Portugal finished fourth after making it to the semi-finals.
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Playing Career Highlights
Early Days at Porto (1997–2004)
Ricardo Carvalho joined the Porto youth team in 1996. He started his professional career on loan at Leça in the 1997–98 season. He also had loan spells at Vitória de Setúbal and Alverca between 1999 and 2001.
He returned to Porto for the 2001–02 season. He quickly became a regular player, forming a strong partnership with another defender, Jorge Andrade. In the 2002–03 season, under coach José Mourinho, Carvalho became a key player. He played in important matches, including the UEFA Cup final, which Porto won 3–2 against Celtic. This was his first international trophy. Because of his great season, he was named the best player in the Portuguese League.
Winning the Champions League
The 2003–04 season was when Carvalho became known as a world-class player. His strong performances helped Porto win the Portuguese league title again. They also won the biggest club trophy in Europe, the UEFA Champions League. Carvalho played in every Champions League match that season, including the 3–0 win against Monaco in the final.
After this, he won the award for UEFA Club Best Defender of the Year. He was also chosen for the UEFA Team of the Year. He was even nominated for the 2004 Ballon d'Or, which is a huge award for the best player in the world. He was also part of the UEFA Euro 2004 team of the tournament.
Time at Chelsea (2004–2010)
In July 2004, Carvalho moved to Chelsea in England. He joined his former coach José Mourinho and teammate Paulo Ferreira. He signed a three-year contract. He played very well in his first season, helping Chelsea win the Premier League title. This was Chelsea's first league title in 50 years. They also won the League Cup. He scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 3–1 win against Norwich City. His partnership with captain John Terry in defense was a big reason Chelsea won two Premier League titles in a row.
The start of the 2005–06 season was a bit difficult. He had a disagreement with coach Mourinho but soon returned to playing regularly. In October 2005, he scored his first goal of the season in a Champions League match against Real Betis. He scored again in November against Anderlecht. In April 2006, he scored his third goal of the season against Manchester United. This goal helped Chelsea win the league title for the second year in a row.
In the 2006–07 season, Carvalho scored another important goal against Manchester United in a 1–1 draw. He also scored a long-range goal against Tottenham Hotspur. In May 2007, he signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea. He was nominated for Chelsea's "Player of the Year" award for his great performances.
Carvalho continued to play well in the 2007–08 season. He scored his first goal of the season in his 150th game for the club, a 1–0 win against Middlesbrough. He also made his 100th Premier League appearance against Manchester United. His strong play helped Chelsea reach their first ever Champions League final. Chelsea lost the final to Manchester United in a penalty shootout. In May 2008, his teammates voted him Chelsea's "Players' Player of the Year".
In the 2009–10 season, Carvalho played a big part in Chelsea's success. He scored a header in the 2009 FA Community Shield match against Manchester United. Chelsea won this match on penalties. On 20 December 2009, he played his 200th game for Chelsea. He helped Chelsea win the Premier League title for the third time. They also won the FA Cup, achieving the club's first ever "Double" (winning both the league and the main cup).
Real Madrid (2010–2013)
On 10 August 2010, Ricardo Carvalho joined Real Madrid in Spain. He signed a two-year contract. He made his debut in a friendly match against Bayern Munich. His first league game was on 29 August against Mallorca. In the next match, he scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Osasuna.
In October 2010, he was named "Man of the Match" in a Champions League win against Milan. In November, he scored his second league goal in a derby match against Atlético Madrid. He played 48 games in all competitions that season. He helped Real Madrid have a very strong defense in the Champions League.
Carvalho started the 2011–12 season well, playing alongside Pepe. He helped Real Madrid win the La Liga title in 2012. He also won the Copa del Rey in 2011 and the Supercopa de España in 2012.
Monaco (2013–2016)
On 28 May 2013, Monaco announced that Carvalho had joined their club. He moved to the French Ligue 1 team for free after his contract with Real Madrid ended. He signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year.
He played for Monaco for three seasons. In July 2015, he signed a new one-year deal. On 10 August 2016, Monaco announced that his contract was not renewed.
Shanghai SIPG (2017)
On 9 January 2017, Carvalho joined Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League. He officially joined the team on 15 February 2017. He played four games for them before leaving the club.
International Career for Portugal
Playing for the Senior Team
Ricardo Carvalho played his first game for the Portugal national team on 11 October 2003. It was a friendly match against Albania. He became a very important player for Portugal during the UEFA Euro 2004 championship, which was held in Portugal. He replaced captain Fernando Couto in defense.
In that tournament, he was chosen for the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament. He formed a strong defense with Jorge Andrade. Portugal reached the final, but they surprisingly lost 1–0 to Greece. Carvalho played in all six of Portugal's games in the tournament. This included an exciting game against England, which Portugal won on penalties.
Carvalho also played for Portugal at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Portugal finished fourth in this tournament. In the quarter-final game against England, the referee sent off England's Wayne Rooney after an incident with Carvalho. Carvalho played in all of Portugal's matches leading up to the semi-finals. He was chosen as one of the 23 players for the All-Star Team of the tournament.
He was part of the Portuguese team for UEFA Euro 2008. He played in three of Portugal's four matches. Two years later, he was in the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. He played in all the group stage matches, and Portugal did not let in any goals during that stage. Portugal reached the round of 16, where they lost 1–0 to Spain.
After a break from international football, Carvalho was called back to the Portugal team in October 2014. This was by the new manager Fernando Santos. On 29 March 2015, he scored his first international goal in over eight years against Serbia. At 38 years old, he was the oldest outfield player at the UEFA Euro 2016 finals in France. He played in all three group stage matches. Portugal went on to win the tournament, beating the hosts France 1–0 in the final.
International Goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 3 September 2005 | Estádio Algarve, Faro, Portugal |  Luxembourg |
2–0 | 6–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 1 September 2006 | Brøndby Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark |  Denmark |
1–1 | 4–2 | Friendly |
| 3. | 7 October 2006 | Bessa XXI, Porto, Portugal |  Azerbaijan |
2–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2008 qualification |
| 4. | 7 February 2007 | Emirates Stadium, London, England |  Brazil |
0–2 | 0–2 | Friendly |
| 5. | 29 March 2015 | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal |  Serbia |
1–0 | 2–1 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualification |
Playing Style
Ricardo Carvalho was a central defender known for his smart play. He was good at reading the game and knowing when to challenge for the ball. He was quick, good at heading the ball, and had excellent technique. He could also pass the ball well. Even though he wasn't as physically strong as some other defenders, he was known for being tough and making strong tackles.
He often played alongside a more physical defender, like John Terry at Chelsea. Terry's powerful style worked well with Carvalho's quickness, skill, and smart thinking. Even though Carvalho wasn't as tall as many central defenders (he is 1.83 meters, or about 6 feet tall), he was very good at winning aerial duels against taller players. Many experts and football figures considered Carvalho one of the best defenders in the world during his best years. He is also seen as one of the greatest defenders in the history of the Premier League.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Ricardo Carvalho became a coach. He was an assistant manager for Andre Villas Boas at the French club Marseille. He is currently an assistant coach for the Portugal national team.
Honours and Awards
Club Trophies
Porto
- Portuguese League: 1998–99, 2002–03, 2003–04
- Portuguese Cup: 2002–03
- Portuguese Super Cup: 2003
- UEFA Champions League: 2003–04
- UEFA Cup: 2002–03
Chelsea
- Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10
- FA Cup: 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10
- League Cup: 2004–05, 2006–07
- FA Community Shield: 2005, 2009
Real Madrid
- Spanish League: 2011–12
- Spanish Cup: 2010–11
- Spanish Super Cup: 2011–12
International Trophies
Portugal
Individual Awards
- UEFA Club Best Defender of the Year: 2003–04
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2004
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2004
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2006
- Chelsea Players' Player of the Year: 2008
Images for kids
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Carvalho with Real Madrid in 2012
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Ricardo Carvalho on tour with Chelsea in 2007.
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Ricardo Carvalho in a Premier League game against Fulham on 28 December 2009.
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Carvalho and Alexandre Pato of Milan in a Champions League match in October 2010
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Carvalho playing for Monaco 2015
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Left to right: Paulo Ferreira, Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho and José Bosingwa, during a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Denmark, on 10 September 2008.
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Carvalho (right) defending against Zlatan Ibrahimović (left).
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Carvalho para niños
