Ricardo José da Costa Andorinho (born 14 November 1976 in Évora) is a former Portuguese handball player.
| Ricardo Andorinho | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ricardo José da Costa Andorinho | ||
| Born |
14 November 1976 Évora, Portugal | ||
| Nationality | Portuguese | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left wing | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
–1994 | Évora Andebol Club | ||
1994–2004 | Sporting CP | ||
2004–2008 | SDC San Antonio | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1994-2008 | Portugal | 155 | (528) |
Biography edit
One of the best Portuguese players of his generation, Andorinho played for Sporting CP, from 1994 to 2004. He then moved to SDC San Antonio, in Spain, where he played the rest of his career. In 2004, Andorinho suffered a budgetary restructuring which led him to move to San Antonio of Spain where he played until 2008. Due to a serious injury, he finished his career at the age of 31.[1]
Andorinho made 155 caps for Portugal, scoring a record of 528 goals.
European Competitions edit
Champions League: Portland San António
- 2004/05 - Eighth-finals 8 games - 32 goals
- 2005/06 - Finalist defeated 6 Matches - 20 Goals
- 2006/07 - Eighth-finals 9 Matches - 28 Goals
National Selection edit
He played at the World Men's Handball Championship, in 1997, 2001 and 2003.
References edit
External links edit
- Ricardo Andorinho Farewell to Handball (News In Portuguese)
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