Ricardo Quaresma

Portuguese footballer with unique dribbling skills

Ricardo Quaresma - Portuguese footballer with unique dribbling skills
Born

September 26th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

Links & References

Played professional football primarily as a winger. Initiated youth career at Sporting CP before transferring to FC Barcelona. Achieved prominence during tenures at FC Porto and Sporting CP, showcasing exceptional dribbling and creative play. Contributed to FC Porto's successes, winning multiple Primeira Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2004. Had significant stints with various clubs across Europe, including Inter Milan and Besiktas, and earned notable recognition with the Portuguese national team.

Winning the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto in 2004

Securing multiple Primeira Liga titles

Representing Portugal in two UEFA European Championships and the FIFA World Cup

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