Ricardo Quaresma
Ricardo Quaresma is a retired Portuguese winger famous for his flair, creativity, and the iconic outside-of-the-boot “Trivela” technique. A product of Sporting CP’s academy, he played for clubs across Europe and was part of Portugal’s Euro 2016 winning squad, leaving a legacy as one of football’s most entertaining dribblers.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Sporting CP | 52 | 8 |
| 2003–2004 | FC Barcelona | 22 | 1 |
| 2004–2008 | FC Porto | 156 | 32 |
| 2008–2010 | Inter Milan | 24 | 1 |
| 2009–2010 | → Chelsea (loan) | 4 | 0 |
| 2010–2012 | Beşiktaş | 46 | 16 |
| 2012–2013 | Al-Ahli Dubai | 23 | 4 |
| 2013–2015 | FC Porto | 64 | 9 |
| 2015–2019 | Beşiktaş | 104 | 16 |
| 2019–2022 | Vitória de Guimarães | 66 | 9 |
| Total | 561 | 100 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2017 | Portugal | 80 | 10 |
🏆 Honours
Sporting CP
- Primeira Liga: 2001-02
- Portuguese Cup: 2001-02
- Portuguese Super Cup: 2002
FC Porto
- Primeira Liga: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08
- Portuguese Cup: 2005–06
- Portuguese Super Cup: 2004, 2006, 2009
- Intercontinental Cup: 2004
Inter Milan
- Serie A: 2008–09
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2008
- UEFA Champions League: 2009–10
Beşiktaş
- Süper Lig: 2015–16, 2016–17
- Turkish Cup: 2010–11
Portugal
- UEFA European Championship: 2016
⭐ Individual Awards
- SJPF Player of the Month: November 2005,December 2005,November 2006, December 2006
- LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2005–06
🎨 Style of Play
Quaresma was known for his extraordinary dribbling, flair, and unpredictability. His trademark trivela (outside-foot) crosses and shots became legendary. A winger who thrived in one-on-one situations, he combined creativity, long-range shooting, and technical brilliance, making him one of the most entertaining wide players of his generation.
👔 Post-retirement Career
After retiring in 2022, Quaresma remained a football icon in Portugal, often appearing as a pundit and ambassador for the game, while continuing to inspire young players with his unique technical style.