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Born
2002 (22 years old)
Birth Place
Teresina, BrazilPosition
Defender
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Active
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Hispanic
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Botafogo
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David Ricardo Loiola da Silva (born 21 December 2002), known as David Ricardo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Botafogo. Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back.
Career
Fluminense-PI
Born in Teresina, Piauí, David Ricardo played for local schools in his hometown before joining the youth sides of Altos. He later moved to Fluminense-PI, and made his first team debut during the 2021 Campeonato Piauiense.
Ceará
In March 2022, David Ricardo moved to Ceará on loan, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad. He made his first team debut for Vozão on 11 May, coming on as a second-half substitute for Gabriel Lacerda in a 2–0 home win over Tombense, for the year's Copa do Brasil.
David Ricardo made his Série A debut on 5 October 2022, replacing Lucas Ribeiro in a 1–1 home draw against Goiás. On 30 December, Fluminense confirmed his permanent transfer to Ceará, after the club paid R$ 400,000 for 50% of his economic rights.
David Ricardo began the 2023 season as a starter, and scored his first goal for the club on 31 January of that year, netting the opener in a 1–1 Campeonato Cearense away draw against Ferroviário. On 9 April 2024, after becoming an undisputed first-choice, the club bought a further 40% of his economic rights.
Botafogo
On 5 February 2025, Botafogo announced the signing of David Ricardo on a four-year contract.
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3 appearances in the current 2025 Season
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