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Ricardo Jesus SilvaBrazilian footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 16.05.1985
Country:  Brazil |
Content:
- Ricardo Jesus: Brazilian Football Prodigy
- Naltchik and CSKA Moscow
- Loans to Greece and Brazil
- Later Career
Ricardo Jesus: Brazilian Football Prodigy
Early Life and CareerRicardo Jesus da Silva was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and began his football journey with the esteemed youth academy of Internacional FC. He honed his skills and went on to showcase his talent in the professional leagues.
Naltchik and CSKA Moscow
In 2007, Jesus joined the Russian club FC Spartak-Naltchik, scoring seven goals in 30 matches. His impressive performances caught the attention of giants CSKA Moscow, who signed him in 2007 for a transfer fee of €2 million.
Jesus made his CSKA debut in 2008 and notched his first goal in the same year against a lower-division team. He became a key contributor, scoring crucial goals in the Russian Cup and the league. Jesus made a total of 19 appearances for CSKA, registering two goals.
Loans to Greece and Brazil
In 2010, despite interest from Italian clubs, Jesus was loaned to the Greek team Larissa FC. He quickly integrated into the squad, becoming one of its leaders. Larissa attempted to acquire his contract, but negotiations were unsuccessful.
Jesus returned to Spartak-Naltchik in 2010 and spent the following year on loan at Brazilian Serie B club Ponte Preta. He continued his nomadic journey in 2012 with a loan move to Portuguesa Desportos, a newly promoted team in the Brazilian Serie A.
Later Career
After his loan spells in Brazil, Jesus resumed his career in Thailand, joining Thai Honda FC. With his exceptional finishing ability and experience in top leagues, he has established himself as a formidable presence in Thailand's football scene.
