Ricardo Steinmetz Alves (born 15 December 1988) is a Brazilian five-a-side football player.

Born in Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, Ricardinho lost his sight at the age of 8 due to toxoplasmosis.

At 10, he started playing football for the blind, reaching the national team in 2005.

[1] He was named the best 5-a-side football player three times, in 2006, 2014 and 2018.

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