Ricardo Silva (footballer, born 1975)
Ricardo Emídio Ramalho da Silva (born 26 September 1975; Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁiˈkaɾðu ˈsilvɐ]) is a Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a central defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricardo Emídio Ramalho da Silva[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 September 1975[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Porto, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1995 | Boavista | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2003 | Porto | 18 | (4) |
| 1995–1996 | → Esposende (loan) | 29 | (6) |
| 1996–1997 | → Felgueiras (loan) | 30 | (14) |
| 1997–1998 | → Marítimo (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | → União Leiria (loan) | 28 | (1) |
| 2000–2002 | Porto B | 3 | (1) |
| 2002–2003 | → Vitória Guimarães (loan) | 28 | (2) |
| 2003–2004 | Boavista | 19 | (1) |
| 2005 | Beira-Mar | 17 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Boavista | 61 | (5) |
| 2008–2009 | Shinnik | 58 | (7) |
| 2010–2013 | Vitória Setúbal | 70 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Boavista | 28 | (0) |
| 2014−2015 | Padroense | 7 | (0) |
| Total | 419 | (44) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997 | Portugal U21 | 4 | (1) |
| 2000–2003 | Portugal B | 5 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2018 | Varzim | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 264 matches and 16 goals in 15 seasons, representing in the competition Porto, Marítimo, União de Leiria, Vitória de Guimarães, Boavista, Beira-Mar and Vitória de Setúbal.
Club career
editA Boavista F.C. youth graduate who was born in Porto,[2] Silva was bought in 1995 by neighbouring FC Porto, where he would be loaned constantly during his contract, mostly to mid-table clubs in the Primeira Liga, his beginnings being with AD Esposende in the third division.[3][4] From 1999 to 2002 he was part of Porto's first-team, but his starting XI opportunities were rare;[5][4] for the 2002–03 season he was loaned for the fifth and last time, to Vitória de Guimarães.[6]
Silva returned to Boavista in summer 2003, where he knew his most steady period, playing there for four out of five campaigns (the second half of 2004–05 was spent at S.C. Beira-Mar, also in the top flight). Although almost never an undisputed starter, he did figure prominently.[7][8][9]
In February 2008, Silva moved to Russia with FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, being signed at the same time as his compatriot Bruno Basto who arrived from C.D. Nacional.[10] In January 2010 the 34-year-old agreed on a return to his country, joining struggling Vitória F.C. until the end of the season,[11] with the Sadinos eventually finishing in 14th position, the first team above the relegation zone; he later took the club to court due to unpaid wages.[12]
International career
editSilva represented Portugal at under-21 and B levels.[13][14]
Honours
editPorto
References
edit- ^ a b c d Ricardo Silva at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Caetano, Filipe (28 June 2003). "Ricardo Silva: «Sempre acreditei poder regressar ao Boavista»" [Ricardo Silva: "I always believed I could return to Boavista"] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Sousa, Rui (25 October 1999). "Ricardo Silva: «Trocava o golo por uma vitória do FC Porto»" [Ricardo Silva: "I would trade the goal for a FC Porto win"]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b "F.C. Porto: entra Pedro Emanuel, sai Ricardo Silva" [F.C. Porto: Pedro Emanuel in, Ricardo Silva out] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 12 April 2002. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Ricardo Silva pretende projectar carreira ao serviço do FC Porto" [Ricardo Silva wants to launch career at the service of FC Porto]. Record (in Portuguese). 25 April 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Ricardo Silva não pode jogar" [Ricardo Silva cannot play]. Record (in Portuguese). 18 September 2002. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Mendes, Manuel (29 June 2003). "Boavista apresenta Ricardo Silva" [Boavista present Ricardo Silva]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Caetano, Filipe (30 December 2004). "Beira Mar assegura defesa-central Ricardo Silva" [Beira Mar confirm centre-back Ricardo Silva] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "BOAVISTA-E. AMADORA, 2–1 (Ricardo Silva 2', Zé Manuel [g.p.] 59'; Santamaria [g.p.] 55')" [BOAVISTA-E. AMADORA, 2–1 (Ricardo Silva 2', Zé Manuel [p.k.] 59'; Santamaria [p.k.] 55')]. Record (in Portuguese). 21 January 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Rússia: Iuran já não é treinador de Ricardo Silva e Bruno Basto" [Russia: Yuran is no longer manager of Ricardo Silva and Bruno Basto] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 2 May 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Ricardo Silva, Neca e Ney reforçam Setúbal" [Ricardo Silva, Neca and Ney bolster Setúbal]. Público (in Portuguese). 4 January 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Antigo jogador do Vitória de Setúbal pede insolvência da SAD do clube" [Former Vitória de Setúbal player asks that club's PLSC fold] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Torneio Vale do Tejo: Portugal B-Noruega B, 6–5 após g.p. (crónica)" [Vale do Tejo Tournament: Portugal B-Norway B, 6–5 after p.k. (report)] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 22 January 2002. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Soares, Ana (21 January 2003). "Torneio Vale do Tejo: Portugal bate Eslovénia por 3–2" [Vale do Tejo Tournament: Portugal beat Slovenia by 3–2] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Vasconcelos, Gonçalo (14 November 1999). "FC Porto: Deco à solta" [FC Porto: Deco on the loose]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "FC Porto-Sporting, 2–1: Capucho em noite de génio matou leões pelo cansaço" [FC Porto-Sporting, 2–1: In night of genius Capucho killed lions by tiredness]. Record (in Portuguese). 23 March 2001. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
External links
edit- Ricardo Silva at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Ricardo Silva national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
- Ricardo Silva at Soccerway
