Adalberto Ribeiro Explained

Adalberto
Fullname:Adalberto Manuel Silva Ribeiro
Birth Date:13 February 1969
Birth Place:Paredes, Portugal
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:1982–1988
Youthclubs1:Paços Ferreira
Years1:1988–2005
Clubs1:Paços Ferreira
Caps1:380
Goals1:19

Adalberto Manuel Silva Ribeiro (born 13 February 1969), known simply as Adalberto, is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a central defender.

Club career

Adalberto was born in Paredes, Porto District. Youth years included, he represented F.C. Paços de Ferreira for 23 seasons,[1] starting out in 1988 in the Liga de Honra and totalling 65 games in his first three years (four goals), which were spent at that level.

In the 1991–92 campaign, Adalberto made his Primeira Liga debut, contributing 33 matches as the northerners retained their league status. He scored his only goal in the competition on 20 October 1991, opening a 1–1 home draw against S.L. Benfica.[2]

From 1994 to 2000, Adalberto played with the club in the second tier. Subsequently, he made a further 80 appearances in the top division, suffering relegation in 2004.[3]

After helping Paços return to the top flight in 2005, the 36-year-old Adalberto retired from football.[2] He was also team captain for several seasons.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Histórico do P. Ferreira trocou a bola pelo volante: "A vida deu uma volta e tive de 'dar à perna'". P. Ferreira legend traded ball for steering wheel: "Life was turned upside down and I had to 'make a run for it'". Record. pt. 7 May 2020. 15 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Antigo "capitão" Adalberto recorda primeiro golo ao Benfica. Former "captain" Adalberto remembers first goal to Benfica. SAPO. pt. 27 September 2012. 15 September 2022.
  3. News: Presidente pode passar pasta a António Oliveira. President may pass chores onto António Oliveira. Record. pt. 29 April 2004. 15 September 2022.
  4. Web site: "Vamos dar espectáculo", garante Adalberto (Paços de Ferreira). "We will put on a show", guarantees Adalberto (Paços de Ferreira). Mais Futebol. Norberto. A. Lopes. pt. 15 July 2001. 15 September 2022.
  5. News: Paços de Ferreira prepara regresso à elite do futebol. Paços de Ferreira prepare return to football elite. Público. Manuel. Mendes. pt. 17 April 2005. 15 September 2022.