[1][2][3][4] On March 4, 2005 Ricardinho made his debut for Vasco da Gama coming on for Diego Pereira Corrêa in the 11th minute in the team's 1–0 defeat against Volta Redonda in the Campeonato Carioca.

Ricardinho made his first assist for Vasco da Gama with a cross to Romario in the 2x2 tied against rivals Flamengo in the Maracanã on March 20, 2005.

He owns BIFA Academy and Top The Line 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.

[8] On December 4, 2017 Zamalek was fined by FIFA to pay Ricardinho for breach of contract and late outstanding dues.

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