He obtained Japanese citizenship in August 2003 and promptly changed his given name from Ricardo to the more "Japanized" pronunciation Rikarudo.
In 1997, he moved to Japan and joined Prefectural Leagues club Yaita SC in 1998.
In 1999, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, Albirex Niigata.
In 2000, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Okinawa Kariyushi FC and played in 1 season.
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