Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Portugal international
Next match
Ricardo Carvalho profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
Portugal
- Date of birth
- 18 May 1978 (47 years)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- R. Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
USA vs Portugal
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Mexico vs Portugal
|
International Friendly | 29 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Portugal vs Armenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 9 – 1 |
Ireland vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Portugal vs Hungary
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 2 – 2 |
|
Portugal vs Chile
|
International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Portugal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
FIFA World Cup | 17 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
|
FIFA World Cup | 23 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Colombia vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Portugal vs Wales
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Ricardo Carvalho transfer history (17 moves)
Shanghai Port
Retired
Free player
Shanghai Port
AS Monaco
Free player
Real Madrid
AS Monaco
Chelsea
Real Madrid
FC Porto
Chelsea
Alverca
FC Porto
FC Porto
Alverca
Vitoria Setubal
FC Porto
FC Porto
Vitoria Setubal
Leça FC
FC Porto
FC Porto
Leça FC
FC Porto U19
FC Porto
Amarante FC U19
FC Porto U19
Amarante FC Sub-17
Amarante FC U19
Amarante FC U15
Amarante FC Sub-17
Amarante FC Formação
Amarante FC U15
Portugal national team
About Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho is a 47-year-old Portugal professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 18 May 1978 in Portugal, Ricardo Carvalho has been eligible for senior professional football since 1995. Ricardo Carvalho stands 183 cm tall and weighs 78 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Portugal national team fixtures are played, Ricardo Carvalho's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Portugal vs Chile in the International Friendly on Saturday 06 June 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: USA 0-2 Portugal in the International Friendly.
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Players from Portugal
Portugal competitions
Frequently asked questions about Ricardo Carvalho
What team does Ricardo Carvalho play for?
Ricardo Carvalho's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Ricardo Carvalho play?
Ricardo Carvalho plays as a defender.
How old is Ricardo Carvalho?
Ricardo Carvalho was born on 18 May 1978, making them 47 years old.
What nationality is Ricardo Carvalho?
Ricardo Carvalho represents Portugal.
How tall is Ricardo Carvalho?
Ricardo Carvalho stands 183 cm tall and weighs 78 kg.
Is Ricardo Carvalho left-footed or right-footed?
Ricardo Carvalho's preferred foot is right.
Does Ricardo Carvalho play for the national team?
Ricardo Carvalho is eligible for Portugal. Their next match is Portugal vs Chile on Saturday 06 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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