Adalberto Manuel Silva Ribeiro
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Adalberto Manuel Silva Ribeiro (born 13 February 1969 in Paredes
), simply Adalberto, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central defender.
, and appearing in 66 games (three goals) in his first three years, which were spent in the category.
In 1991–92, he made his Portuguese top flight debuts, contributing with 33 matches as the northerners retained their division status. From 1994–2000, Adalberto played with the club in level two, after which he appeared in a further 80 games in the top division, suffering relegation in 2004.
After helping Paços return to the first division in 2005, 36-year old Adalberto retired from football, having appeared for the club in 380 league games, with 19 goals (143/1 in the top flight). He was also team captain for several seasons.
Paredes, Portugal
Paredes is a city in Paredes Municipality in Portugal.The city of Paredes has about 12,654 inhabitants. It is incorporated in the civil parish of Castelões de Cepeda....
), simply Adalberto, is a retired Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who played as a central defender.
Football career
Youth years included, Adalberto represented F.C. Paços de Ferreira for 24 seasons, making his professional debuts in 1988 in the second divisionLiga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, and appearing in 66 games (three goals) in his first three years, which were spent in the category.
In 1991–92, he made his Portuguese top flight debuts, contributing with 33 matches as the northerners retained their division status. From 1994–2000, Adalberto played with the club in level two, after which he appeared in a further 80 games in the top division, suffering relegation in 2004.
After helping Paços return to the first division in 2005, 36-year old Adalberto retired from football, having appeared for the club in 380 league games, with 19 goals (143/1 in the top flight). He was also team captain for several seasons.