Ricardo Vaz Afonso Fernandes (born 28 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Estoril.[1] Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.
Professional career
Fernandes is a youth product of Arrentela and Pescadores, before moving to Casa Pia's youth academy in 2018. On 20 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Casa Pia.[2] In the winter of 2022, he was loaned to Real in the Portuguese third division.[1] He returned to Casa Pia for the 2022–23 season, as they were newly promoted to the Primeira Liga.[3] Later that summer, he transferred to Estoril where he was assigned to their U23 side.[4]
International career
Born in Portugal, Fernandes is of Santomean descent.[5] He was called up to the São Tomé and Príncipe national team for a set of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in September 2023.[6]
Personal life
Fernandes' twin brother, Rogério, is also a professional footballer.[7]
References
- ^ a b Ricardo Fernandes at Soccerway
- ^ "Ricardo Fernandes e Rogério Fernandes assinam contrato profissional". May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Dois juniores no arranque do Casa Pia". www.ojogo.pt.
- ^ "Liga 2022/23: todas as entradas e saídas oficiais nas 18 equipas". Maisfutebol.
- ^ "Promessas santomenses VIII – Rogério Fernandes – Kidalê". Kidalê. August 19, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "2023 AFCON Qualifier: Sao Tome Unveil 21-Man Squad For Super Eagles Clash". September 3, 2023.
- ^ "Gémeos Ricardo e Rogério Fernandes fazem a pré-época do Casa Pia". record.pt.
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