Ricardo Fernandes (footballer, born 2002)

Ricardo Vaz Afonso Fernandes (born 28 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga 3 club União Santarém.

[1] Born in Portugal, he plays for the São Tomé and Príncipe national team.

[1] He returned to Casa Pia for the 2022–23 season, as they were newly promoted to the Primeira Liga.

[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] Fernandes' twin brother, Rogério, is also a professional footballer.