Ricardo Cousins (born 10 August 1987) is a

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, who currently plays for Humble Lions FC.

Youth career

Ricardo Cousins came up through the youth system of

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and Glenmiur High School in Clarendon, Jamaica.

Club career

In 2008, he led Portmore United F.C to the Jamaica National Premier League title. For 2010/2011 season, Cousins has once again stabilized the central midfield for Portmore United. In 2012 Cousins captained Portmore United to the Red Stripe Premiere League title. In 2013, he has joined

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club

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International career

In 2007, he led Jamaica U20 national team to the 2007 Pan Am Games Finals. In 2008, Cousins made his senior international debut against Trinidad and Tobago after impressing then Technical Director, Rene Simoes. Cousins earned a national team recall in April 2010 for a match versus South Africa.

Honours

Portmore United

* Winner (2): 2008, 2012 Jamaica National Premier League * Winner (1): 2007

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Jamaica

* Runner-up(1): 2007 Pan Am Games

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cousins, Ricardo 1987 births Living people Footballers at the 2007 Pan American Games Jamaica men's international footballers Jamaican men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Portmore United F.C. players Pan American Games competitors for Jamaica Sporting Central Academy F.C. players Sheikh Russel KC players National Premier League players Pan American Games silver medalists for Jamaica Pan American Games medalists in football Medalists at the 2007 Pan American Games