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My Take
Quaresma is the kind of player I cherish precisely because he refused to be efficient. A Lisbon-born winger who passed through Barcelona, Inter, Porto, Chelsea and Besiktas, he is remembered less for trophies than for that audacious outside-of-the-boot trivela that could be sublime or wasteful in the same breath. To me, that volatility is the point: he made you lean forward, never quite knowing whether you'd witness genius or folly. Honored with Portugal's Order of Merit, he was a genuine talent, but what I admire most is that he stayed entertaining. A footballer who keeps you watching has already earned his keep.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricardo Quaresma
- Name (Japanese)
- リカルド・クアレスマ
- Reading
- りかるど・くあれすま
- Born
- September 26, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricardo Quaresma born?
Born September 26, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Ricardo Quaresma from?
Ricardo Quaresma is from Lisbon, Portugal.
What does Ricardo Quaresma do?
Ricardo Quaresma works as association football player.
How tall is Ricardo Quaresma?
Ricardo Quaresma is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.