Ricardo Alves Fernandes (born November 6, 1982), also known as Ricardinho, is a Brazilian former

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. He played in several teams in Brazil, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

Career

On March 4, 2005 Ricardinho made his debut for

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coming on for

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in the 11th minute in the team's 1–0 defeat against

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in the

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. Ricardinho made his first assist for

with a cross to Romario in the 2x2 tied against rivals

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in the Maracanã on March 20, 2005. On July 20, 2008, the Egyptian club Zamalek signed contract with Ricardo Alves Fernandes for three seasons in a $1,000,000 contract. On February 4, 2012, Ricardinho scored in the 60th minute, on his debut for Navibank Sài Gòn F.C. on a 2x0 win against

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in the

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. In 2016, Ricardinho started the Academy business and Event Production Company. He owns BIFA Academy and

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Personal life

On January 19, 2009, Ricardinho terminated his employment contract, and subsequently lodged a claim in front of FIFA against the Club seeking, USD $1,223,566 as compensation for breach of contract. On December 4, 2017

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was fined by FIFA to pay Ricardinho for breach of contract and late outstanding dues.

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* 1982 births Living people Brazilian footballers Expatriate footballers in Thailand Association football defenders Expatriate footballers in Libya Zamalek SC players Egyptian Premier League players {{Brazil-footy-defender-1980s-stub