João Ricardo
Angolan footballer
Angola
Goalkeeper
João Ricardo: profile
João Ricardo (born 7 January 1970 in Luanda, Angola) is a former Angolan footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Ricardo started out at Académico de Viseu FC in 1993. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1993 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Académico de Viseu FC (1993–1998): 107 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 241 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Ricardo represented Angola (1996–2006), earning 29 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Luanda has produced 141 footballers in our database, including William Carvalho, Manucho and Flávio Amado.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1993–2011 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Portugal, Angola and Indonesia
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 241)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 42% of Angolan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Semarang United F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Antoine Semenyo, Adekanmi Olufadé and Karim Guédé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1998 |  Académico de Viseu FC |
Liga Portugal 2 | 107 | 0 |
| 1998–2001 | S.C. Salgueiros |
Campeonato de Portugal | 1 | 0 |
| 2001–2005 | Moreirense F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 97 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Atlético Petróleos Luanda |
Girabola | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 |  Semarang United F.C. |
Liga Primer Indonesia | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 241 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2006 | Angola |
Senior | 29 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is João Ricardo?
João Ricardo was born on 7 January 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was João Ricardo born?
João Ricardo was born in Luanda, Angola.
Which national team does João Ricardo play for?
João Ricardo played international football for Angola. He has 29 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has João Ricardo played for?
João Ricardo's recorded clubs are Académico de Viseu FC, S.C. Salgueiros, Moreirense F.C., Atlético Petróleos Luanda and Semarang United F.C..
How tall is João Ricardo?
João Ricardo is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does João Ricardo play?
João Ricardo played as a goalkeeper.
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