Ricardo Ribeiro Fernandes
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Ricardo Ribeiro Fernandes (born 21 April 1978 in Moreira de Cónegos
, Guimarães) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for FC Metalurh Donetsk
in Ukraine
, as an attacking midfielder.
for his F.C. Porto side, which won
the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League
. Fernandes appeared sparingly at Porto playing 19 matches in all competitions, as he played understudy to Portuguese international
Deco
, and left after another sole season.
After a spell with Académica de Coimbra, Fernandes was signed on a lucrative three-year deal to APOEL F.C. in Cyprus
. In his first season, he became an instant crowd favorite with his accurate set pieces
and creative passing, scoring nine times with a remarkable number of assists
. In his second, he netted five league
goals as APOEL were crowned national champions.
On 17 June 2009, after one 1/2 years in the Ukraine
, Fernandes returned to Cyprus, signing a three-year contact with Anorthosis Famagusta FC
. On 30 December 2009, 20 days after being released by the club, he found another team in that country, AEL Limassol
.
On 4 June 2010, 32-year old Fernandes signed a contract with Israel
i club Hapoel Be'er Sheva AFC, reuniting with former AEL coach Nir Klinger
. In January 2011, however, he returned to former Ukrainian
club FC Metalurh Donetsk
.
Moreira de Cónegos
Moreira de Cónegos is a Portuguese parish and town in the municipality of Guimarães. It has an area of 4.45 km² and a population of 5,828 .-Sports:Football club Moreirense F.C. plays in the Second Division....
, Guimarães) is a 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 plays for FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. The club currently plays in the Ukrainian Premier League.- Pre-history :...
in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, as an attacking midfielder.
Club career
After a number of impressive performances for Gil Vicente FC, with whom he made his Portuguese first division debuts, in 2001–02, Fernandes was transferred to Sporting Clube de Portugal, hailed as one of Portugal's brightest young prospects. After only one season, he was signed by José MourinhoJosé Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
for his F.C. Porto side, which won
2004 UEFA Champions League Final
The 2004 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match played at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on 26 May 2004, to decide the winner of the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League...
the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. Fernandes appeared sparingly at Porto playing 19 matches in all competitions, as he played understudy to Portuguese international
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
Deco
Deco
Anderson Luís de Souza, OIH , commonly known as Deco, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays for Fluminense....
, and left after another sole season.
After a spell with Académica de Coimbra, Fernandes was signed on a lucrative three-year deal to APOEL F.C. in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. In his first season, he became an instant crowd favorite with his accurate set pieces
Set piece (football)
The term set piece or set play is used in association football and rugby to refer to a situation when the ball is returned to open play following a stoppage, particularly in a forward area of the pitch. Most often, the term is used to refer to free kicks and corners, but sometimes throw-ins. Many...
and creative passing, scoring nine times with a remarkable number of assists
Assist (football)
In association football, an assist is a contribution by a player which helps to score a goal. Statistics for assists made by players may be kept officially by the organisers of a competition, or unofficially by, for example, journalists or organisers of fantasy football competitions...
. In his second, he netted five league
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
goals as APOEL were crowned national champions.
On 17 June 2009, after one 1/2 years in the Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, Fernandes returned to Cyprus, signing a three-year contact with Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Αnorthosis Famagusta FC is a Cypriot football and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but is now temporarily based in Larnaca, due to the Turkish invasion. Anorthosis is one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 13 league titles, 10 Cypriot Cups and 6...
. On 30 December 2009, 20 days after being released by the club, he found another team in that country, AEL Limassol
AEL Limassol
Athlitiki Enosi Lemesou , commonly known as AEL Limassol , is a Greek Cypriot multisport club based in the city of Limassol, the port of Cyprus....
.
On 4 June 2010, 32-year old Fernandes signed a contract with Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i club Hapoel Be'er Sheva AFC, reuniting with former AEL coach Nir Klinger
Nir Klinger
Nir Klinger is an Israeli football manager and a former player. He was manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv, before resigning under pressure on 5 December 2005. Klinger achieved with Maccabi the Israeli championship and two Israel state cups....
. In January 2011, however, he returned to former Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
club FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. The club currently plays in the Ukrainian Premier League.- Pre-history :...
.
Honours
- Porto:
- UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 2003–04 - Portuguese League: 2003–04
- Portuguese Supercup: 2003
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: Runner-up 2003–04
- UEFA Champions League
- APOEL:
- Cypriot LeagueCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
: 2006–07 - Cypriot Cup: 2005–06, 2007–08
- Cypriot League