Ricardo Velho
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mário Ricardo da Silva Velho[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 1998[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Famalicão, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Farense | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Vitória Guimarães | ||
| 2007–2009 | Porto | ||
| 2009–2010 | Salgueiros | ||
| 2010–2012 | Trofense | ||
| 2012–2013 | Braga | ||
| 2013–2014 | Palmeiras Braga | ||
| 2014–2017 | Braga | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Braga B | 11 | (0) |
| 2020– | Farense | 75 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:46, 29 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Mário Ricardo da Silva Velho (born 20 August 1998) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Farense as a goalkeeper.
Club career
[edit]Braga
[edit]Born in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District, Velho joined Braga's academy when he was 14.[2] On 23 August 2017, he made his professional debut with the reserve team in a 2–1 away loss against Penafiel in the LigaPro.[3]
During his spell, Velho played second-fiddle to Tiago Sá (who later appeared in several matches for the main squad) and Rogério Santos.[4][5]
Farense
[edit]On 31 July 2020, Velho signed a two-year contract with Primeira Liga club Farense.[6] In the 2022–23 season, he contributed 22 games as his side finished runners-up and returned to the main division after a two-year absence, while they conceded a league-best 34 goals; subsequently, he agreed to an extension until June 2026.[7][8]
Velho's maiden appearance in the top flight took place on 12 August 2023, in a 3–0 home defeat to Casa Pia.[9] In December, he was named Primeira Liga's Goalkeeper of the Month, after helping his team, secure two draws; a 1–1 away draw against Benfica on 8 December at the Estádio da Luz, his side best result against them in 27 years,[10] and a 0–0 goalless home draw to Estrela da Amadora.[11] With Farense struggling in the league, following a winless run of nine matches, Velho amassed 13 saves, during the month of February, despite his team record of two losses and two draws, his performances proved to be crucial in their difficult month, leading him to named the Primeira Liga's Goalkeeper of the Month for the second time.[12]
In April, his team enjoyed a good run of form, despite conceding three goals to Benfica on 22 April in a 3–1 home loss, he only conceded four goals during that month, with his winning two matches, draw and losing one match, he was named April's Goalkeeper of the Month.[13] On 5 May, he suffered an injury in his right hand, forcing him to miss Farense's last two matches of the season.[14] With Farense avoiding relegation, finishing 10th place in the league, despite suffering two losses in Velho's absence, he was named the Goalkeeper of the Season in the Primeira Liga, registering the most saves in the league with 143 saves in 32 matches, being included in the Best XI.[15]
In the summer of 2024, Velho was linked with a move to Benfica, but they rejected a transfer, due to Farense asking Benfica to pay his €10 million release clause. This led to Velho agreeing to extend his contract with them until 2028.[16]
International career
[edit]Velho was not capped by Portugal at any youth level. On 4 October 2024, he was called by the senior team for matches against Poland and Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.[17]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 5 May 2024[18]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Braga B | 2017–18 | LigaPro | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | LigaPro | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2019–20 | Campeonato de Portugal | 9 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Total | 11 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 0 | ||||
| Farense | 2020–21 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Liga Portugal 2 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Liga Portugal 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | |
| Total | 66 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 73 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 77 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 84 | 0 | ||
Honours
[edit]Individual
- Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Season: 2023–24[19]
- Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2023–24[20]
- Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Month: December 2023,[11] February 2024,[12] April 2024[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ricardo Velho" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Rivelino, Roberto (3 July 2015). "Ricardo Velho (16 anos) promovido ao SC Braga B" [Ricardo Velho (aged 16) promoted to SC Braga B] (in Portuguese). Mundo dos Guarda-Redes. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Penafiel-Sp. Braga B, 2–1: Durienses ficam com os três pontos" [Penafiel-Sp. Braga B, 2–1: Durienses take the three points]. Record (in Portuguese). 23 August 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Rocha, Pedro (23 March 2019). "Há um outro Tiago a nascer na baliza do Braga e pode ocupar a vaga de Marafona" [Another Tiago is being born in Braga's goal and he may take Marafona's place]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Braga renova com jovem guarda-redes da equipa B" [Braga renew with young B-team goalkeeper] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Alves, Armando (31 July 2020). "Ricardo Velho é reforço para a baliza do Farense" [Ricardo Velho is addition for Farense goal]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Ricardo Velho renova com o Farense até 2026" [Ricardo Velho renews with Farense until 2026]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 22 July 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Farense Velho até 2025 [sic]" [Farense Velho until 2026]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 22 July 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Casa Pia vence Farense na estreia na I Liga 2023/24" [Casa Pia beat Farense in 2023/24 I League opener]. A Voz do Algarve (in Portuguese). 12 August 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Ricardo Velho segurou pontos históricos em casa do Benfica". O Jogo (in Portuguese). 10 December 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Ricardo Velho é o EuroBic Guarda-Redes do Mês da Liga Portugal Betclic" [Ricardo Velho is Liga Portugal Betclic's EuroBic Goalkeeper of the Month] (in Portuguese). Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Ricardo Velho eleito guarda-redes do mês em fevereiro" [Ricardo Velho voted goalkeeper of the month in February]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 11 March 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Ricardo Velho é o guarda-redes do mês de abril" [Ricardo Velho voted goalkeeper of the month in April]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 13 May 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Farense: regressa Cláudio Falcão e Ricardo Velho está em dúvida". A Bola (in Portuguese). 15 May 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Kick-Off 2021/22: os premiados, as declarações e o sorteio dos calendários". O Jogo. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Ricardo Velho renova com Farense até 2028". Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 20 September 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Aleixo, Mário (4 October 2024). "Ricardo Velho e Samú Costa chamados por Martínez" [Ricardo Velho and Samú Costa called by Martínez] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Ricardo Velho at Soccerway
- ^ Anjinho, Jorge (3 June 2024). "Farense: Ricardo Velho eleito guarda-redes do ano" [Farense: Ricardo Velho voted goalkeeper of the year]. A Bola (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Jota Silva fecha o 'Onze do Ano' da Primeira Liga" [Jota Silva completes the First League's 'All-Star Team'] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ricardo Velho at ForaDeJogo (archived)