Ricardo Emídio Ramalho Silva

A Boavista F.C. youth graduate who was born in Porto, Silva was bought in 1995 by neighbouring FC Porto, where he would be loaned constantly during his contract, mostly to mid-table clubs in the Primeira Liga, his beginnings being with AD Esposende in the third division. From 1999 to 2002 he was part of Porto's first-team, but his starting XI opportunities were rare; for the 2002–03 season he was loaned for the fifth and last time, to Vitória de Guimarães. Silva returned to Boavista in summer 2003, where he knew his most steady period, playing there for four out of five campaigns (the second half of 2004–05 was spent at S.C. Beira-Mar, also in the top flight). Although almost never an undisputed starter, he did figure prominently. In February 2008, Silva moved to Russia with FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, being signed at the same time as his compatriot Bruno Basto who arrived from C.D. Nacional. In January 2010 the 34-year-old agreed on a return to his country, joining struggling Vitória F.C. until the end of the season, with the Sadinos eventually finishing in 14th position, the first team above the relegation zone; he later took the club to court due to unpaid wages.

Silva represented Portugal at under-21 and B levels.

Porto

Taça de Portugal: 1999–2000, 2000–01