Richardson (footballer, born 1976)

Richardson Oliveira dos Santos (born 30 January 1976), simply known as Richardson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Richardson
Personal information
Full name Richardson Oliveira dos Santos
Date of birth (1976-01-30) 30 January 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–1994 Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1998 Vasco da Gama
1997América-RN (loan)
1999 Matonense
1999–2000 León
2000 Paysandu
2001 Etti Jundiaí
2001 Mogi Mirim
2002–2003 Marítimo
2003 Mirandela
2004 Chaves
2005 América-SP
2005 Metropolitano
2005 Joinville
2006 Metropolitano
2006 Joinville
2007–2008 Ulbra-RS
2009–2011 CRAC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 January 2024

Career

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A graduate of Vasco's youth categories, Richardson was part of the Copa Libertadores champion squad in 1998. He was also state champion with Paysandu, and Série C with Paulista de Jundiaí. Also in Mexican and Portuguese football.[1] The player Richarlison was named after the athlete.[2]

Honours

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Player

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Vasco da Gama
Paysandu
Paulista

References

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  1. ^ "Jogador do Vasco nos anos 90, Richardson relembra passagem pela Colina". NetVasco (in Portuguese). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Você sabia? Richarlison teve seu nome inspirado em jogador do Vasco; saiba mais". Papo na Colina (in Portuguese). 5 December 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
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  • Richardson at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)