Ricardo Velho Explained
| Ricardo Velho |
| Fullname: | Mário Ricardo da Silva Velho[1] |
| Birth Date: | 20 August 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Famalicão, Portugal |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Currentclub: | Farense |
| Clubnumber: | 33 |
| Youthyears1: | 2006–2007 |
| Youthclubs1: | Vitória Guimarães |
| Youthyears2: | 2007–2009 |
| Youthclubs2: | Porto |
| Youthyears3: | 2009–2010 |
| Youthclubs3: | Salgueiros |
| Youthyears4: | 2010–2012 |
| Youthclubs4: | Trofense |
| Youthyears5: | 2012–2013 |
| Youthclubs5: | Braga |
| Youthyears6: | 2013–2014 |
| Youthclubs6: | Palmeiras Braga |
| Youthyears7: | 2014–2017 |
| Youthclubs7: | Braga |
| Years1: | 2017–2020 |
| Caps1: | 11 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2020– |
| Caps2: | 77 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 00:33, 10 November 2024 (UTC) |
Mário Ricardo da Silva Velho (born 20 August 1998) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Farense as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Braga
Born in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District, Velho joined Braga's academy when he was 14.[2] On 23 August 2017, he made his professional debut with the reserve team in a 2–1 away loss against Penafiel in the LigaPro.[3]
During his spell, Velho played second-fiddle to Tiago Sá (who later appeared in several matches for the main squad) and Rogério Santos.[4] [5]
Farense
On 31 July 2020, Velho signed a two-year contract with Primeira Liga club Farense.[6] In the 2022–23 season, he contributed 22 games as his side finished runners-up and returned to the main division after a two-year absence, while they conceded a league-best 34 goals; subsequently, he agreed to an extension until June 2026.[7] [8]
Velho's maiden appearance in the top flight took place on 12 August 2023, in a 0–3 home defeat to Casa Pia.[9] Due to his performances, which included a league-best 143 saves and seven clean sheets with Farense finishing tenth, he was voted the campaign's Goalkeeper of the Year.[10] [11] [12]
In summer 2024, Velho was linked with a move to Benfica, but they rejected a transfer due to Farense asking Benfica to pay his €10 million release clause. This led to him agreeing to extend his contract until 2028.[13]
International career
Velho was not capped by Portugal at any youth level. On 4 October 2024, he was called by the senior team for matches against Poland and Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.[14]
Career statistics
Honours
Individual
- Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Season: 2023–24[11]
- Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2023–24[15]
- Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Month: December 2023,[16] February 2024,[17] April 2024[18]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ricardo Velho. Mais Futebol. pt. 7 November 2023.
- Web site: Ricardo Velho (16 anos) promovido ao SC Braga B. Ricardo Velho (aged 16) promoted to SC Braga B. Mundo dos Guarda-Redes. Roberto. Rivelino. pt. 3 July 2015. 7 November 2023.
- News: Penafiel-Sp. Braga B, 2–1: Durienses ficam com os três pontos. Penafiel-Sp. Braga B, 2–1: Durienses take the three points. Record. pt. 23 August 2017. 7 November 2023.
- News: Há um outro Tiago a nascer na baliza do Braga e pode ocupar a vaga de Marafona. Another Tiago is being born in Braga's goal and he may take Marafona's place. O Jogo. Pedro. Rocha. pt. 23 March 2019. 7 November 2023.
- Web site: Braga renova com jovem guarda-redes da equipa B. Braga renew with young B-team goalkeeper. Rádio Renascença. pt. 15 January 2020. 7 November 2023.
- News: Ricardo Velho é reforço para a baliza do Farense. Ricardo Velho is addition for Farense goal. Record. Armando. Alves. pt. 31 July 2020. 7 November 2023.
- News: Ricardo Velho renova com o Farense até 2026. Ricardo Velho renews with Farense until 2026. O Jogo. pt. 22 July 2023. 7 November 2023.
- News: Farense Velho até . Farense Velho until 2026. A Bola. pt. 22 July 2023. 7 November 2023.
- News: Casa Pia vence Farense na estreia na I Liga 2023/24. Casa Pia beat Farense in 2023/24 I League opener. A Voz do Algarve. pt. 12 August 2023. 7 November 2023.
- Web site: Ricardo Velho eleito o guarda-redes da época 2023/24 na Liga. Ricardo Velho voted goalkeeper of the 2023/24 season in League. CNN Portugal. pt. 3 June 2024. 7 November 2024.
- News: Farense: Ricardo Velho eleito guarda-redes do ano. Farense: Ricardo Velho voted goalkeeper of the year. A Bola. Jorge. Anjinho. pt. 3 June 2024. 14 June 2024.
- Web site: "De que é que estamos à espera?" A candidatura de Ricardo Velho à seleção, por três pessoas que o conhecem bem. "What are we waiting for?" Ricardo Velho's candidacy to the national team, by three people who know him well. Rádio Renascença. Inês. Braga Sampaio. pt. 3 October 2024. 7 November 2024.
- News: Ricardo Velho renova com Farense até 2028. Ricardo Velho renews with Farense until 2028. Jornal de Notícias. pt. 20 September 2024. 4 November 2024.
- Web site: Ricardo Velho e Samú Costa chamados por Martínez. Ricardo Velho and Samú Costa called by Martínez. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. Mário. Aleixo. pt. 4 October 2024. 5 October 2024.
- Web site: Jota Silva fecha o 'Onze do Ano' da Primeira Liga. Jota Silva completes the First League's 'All-Star Team'. SAPO. pt. 13 June 2024. 14 June 2024.
- Web site: Ricardo Velho é o EuroBic Guarda-Redes do Mês da Liga Portugal Betclic. Ricardo Velho is Liga Portugal Betclic's EuroBic Goalkeeper of the Month. Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. pt. 16 January 2024. 16 January 2024.
- News: Ricardo Velho eleito guarda-redes do mês em fevereiro. Ricardo Velho voted goalkeeper of the month in February. Jornal de Notícias. pt. 11 March 2024. 14 June 2024.
- News: Ricardo Velho é o guarda-redes do mês de abril. Ricardo Velho is the goalkeeper of the month in April. Jornal de Notícias. pt. 13 May 2024. 4 November 2024.
