Ricardo Andorinho Explained

Ricardo Andorinho
Fullname:Ricardo José da Costa Andorinho
Birth Date:14 November 1976
Birth Place:Évora, Portugal
Nationality:Portuguese
Position:Left wing
Years1:–1994
Clubs1:Évora Andebol Club
Years2:1994–2004
Clubs2:Sporting CP
Years3:2004–2008
Clubs3:SDC San Antonio
Nationalyears1:1994-2008
Nationalteam1:Portugal
Nationalcaps1:155
Nationalgoals1:528

Ricardo José da Costa Andorinho (born 14 November 1976) is a former Portuguese handball player.

Biography

One of the best Portuguese players of his generation, Andorinho played for Sporting CP, from 1994 to 2004. He then moved to SDC San Antonio, in Spain, where he played the rest of his career. In 2004, Andorinho suffered a budgetary restructuring which led him to move to San Antonio of Spain where he played until 2008. Due to a serious injury, he finished his career at the age of 31.[1]

Andorinho made 155 caps for Portugal, scoring a record of 528 goals.

European Competitions

Champions League: Portland San António

National Selection

He played at the World Men's Handball Championship, in 1997, 2001 and 2003.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ricardo Andorinho .