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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. Professional careerFernandes is a youth product of Arrentela and Pescadores, before moving to Casa Pia's youth academy in 2018. On 20 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Casa Pia.[2] In the winter of 2022, he was loaned to Real in the Portuguese third division.[1] He returned to Casa Pia for the 2022–23 season, as they were newly promoted to the Primeira Liga.[3] Later that summer, he transferred to Estoril where he was assigned to their U23 side.[4] International careerBorn in Portugal, Fernandes is of Santomean descent.[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] Personal lifeFernandes' twin brother, Rogério, is also a professional footballer.[7] References
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