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

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, the Middle East,

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and

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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 Top The Line

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

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to pay Ricardinho for breach of contract and late outstanding dues.

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* 1982 births Living people Brazilian men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Thailand Men's association football defenders Expatriate men's footballers in Libya Zamalek SC players Egyptian Premier League players Footballers from Governador Valadares 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen Brazilian expatriate men's footballers {{Brazil-footy-defender-1980s-stub