Ricardo Pereira

Ricardo Pereira

Ricardo Alexandre Martins Soares Pereira, OIH (; born 11 February 1976), simply Ricardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.C. Olhanense as a goalkeeper.

He spent most of his career with Boavista and Sporting, helping the former to its only Primeira Liga title, and appearing with the latter in more than 150 official games, winning one Portuguese Cup; in his 30s he moved abroad, representing mainly Real Betis.

Ricardo won nearly 80 caps with Portugal, appearing with the nation at two World Cups and as many European Championships, notably reaching the final at Euro 2004.