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Ricardo Quaresma
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Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo, commonly known just by Ricardo Quaresma (born 26 September 1983 in Lisbon, Portugal is a professional footballer, nicknamed "Cigano" (gipsy), "Harry Potter" and also "Mustang" by former coach Laszlo Bölöni because like the horses with the same name he possesses hardiness, grace, speed, and independence. Cigano because Ricardo is of Gipsy-Descent (maternal).
Sporting years
A Sporting trainee, he debuted as a professional during the 2000-2001 season in the B side, playing 15 games. In the next season he was selected by Laszlo Bölöni to play in the main squad, where he played 28 matches, scored three goals and was a key player in Sporting's title. Quaresma's SuperLiga debut for Sporting came against his current employers, FC P... more Ricardo Quaresma biography
Full name: Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo Barbosa
Date of birth: September 26, 1983
Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal
Height: 1.73m
Nickname: Cigano (gipsy), Harry Potter, Mustang
Position: Wing forward
2001-03: Sporting - 59 (6)
2003-04: FC Barcelona - 22 (6)
2004-present: FC Porto - 76 (16)
Honours
International:
- UEFA European Under-16 Championship (1): 2000
Clubs:
- Intercontinental Cup (1): 2004
- Portuguese League (2): 2001/02, 2005/06
- Portuguese Cup (2): 2001/2002, 2005/06
- Portuguese SuperCup (3): 2002/03, 2004/05, 2006/07
Individual:
- Portuguese Footballer of the Year (2): 2005, 2006
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