Ricardo Fernandes (footballer, born 2002) explained

Ricardo Fernandes
Fullname:Ricardo Vaz Afonso Fernandes
Birth Date:2002 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Seixal, Portugal
Height:1.73m
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:União Santarém
Youthyears1:2010–2016
Youthclubs1:Arrentela
Youthyears2:2016–2018
Youthclubs2:Pescadores
Youthyears3:2018–2021
Youthclubs3:Casa Pia
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Casa Pia
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Real (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:São Tomé and Príncipe
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:03:24, 11 September 2023 (UTC)
Ntupdate:03:24, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

Ricardo Vaz Afonso Fernandes (born 28 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga 3 club União Santarém. Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

Professional career

Fernandes is a youth product of Arrentela and Pescadores, before moving to Casa Pia's youth academy in 2018. On 20 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Casa Pia.[1] In the winter of 2022, he was loaned to Real in the Portuguese third division. He returned to Casa Pia for the 2022–23 season, as they were newly promoted to the Primeira Liga.[2] Later that summer, he transferred to Estoril where he was assigned to their U23 side.[3]

International career

Born in Portugal, Fernandes is of Santomean descent.[4] He was called up to the São Tomé and Príncipe national team for a set of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in September 2023.[5]

Personal life

Fernandes' twin brother, Rogério, is also a professional footballer.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ricardo Fernandes e Rogério Fernandes assinam contrato profissional. May 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Dois juniores no arranque do Casa Pia. www.ojogo.pt.
  3. Web site: Liga 2022/23: todas as entradas e saídas oficiais nas 18 equipas. Maisfutebol.
  4. Web site: Promessas santomenses VIII – Rogério Fernandes – Kidalê . Kidalê . August 19, 2021 . October 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: 2023 AFCON Qualifier: Sao Tome Unveil 21-Man Squad For Super Eagles Clash. September 3, 2023.
  6. Web site: Gémeos Ricardo e Rogério Fernandes fazem a pré-época do Casa Pia. record.pt.