Who is Ricardo Esgaio?

Ricardo Esgaio is a professional football player from Portugal, born on May 16, 1993 in Nazaré.

Which team does Ricardo Esgaio play for?

Ricardo Esgaio plays as a Defender for Sporting CP in the Taça de Portugal.

What are Ricardo Esgaio's career statistics?

Over 13 seasons with 6 teams, Ricardo Esgaio has made 375 appearances, scored 11 goals and provided 42 assists.

How has Ricardo Esgaio performed?

In the 2025 season, Ricardo Esgaio has made 4 appearances, played 281 minutes, scored 1 goals and provided 0 assists.

What position does Ricardo Esgaio play?

Ricardo Esgaio plays as a Defender. Responsible for defense and building play.

When does Ricardo Esgaio play next?

Ricardo Esgaio will next play for Sporting CP against Benfica on July 31, 2025 at 19:45 at Estádio Do Algarve.

How old is Ricardo Esgaio?

Ricardo Esgaio is 32 years old and is in the experienced veteran of their career.

What are Ricardo Esgaio's physical attributes?

Ricardo Esgaio is 172 cm tall and weighs 73 kg.

What is Ricardo Esgaio's disciplinary record?

Ricardo Esgaio has received 1 yellow cards and 0 red cards this season.

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Ricardo Esgaio

Sporting CP (Coach: Rui Borges )

Age

Nationality

Portugal

Height

172 cm

Weight

73 kg

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

281

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

Career_progression

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2024/2025

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League +2

2023/2024

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +2

2022/2023

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League +2

2021/2022

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League +2

2020/2021

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +2

2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +2

2018/2019

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +1

2017/2018

Games

Goals

Assists

SC Braga (43 Games_short)

Portugal U21 (0 Games_short)

Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League +2

2016/2017

Games

Goals

Assists

Sporting CP (11 Games_short)

Sporting CP B (11 Games_short)

Portugal U23 (4 Games_short)

Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League +3

2015/2016

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League +1

2014/2015

Games

Goals

Assists

Academica (15 Games_short)

Sporting CP (4 Games_short)

Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League

2013/2014

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga

2012/2013

Games

Goals

Assists

Primeira Liga

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Assists	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2024/2025 Current	Sporting CP	18	1	0	764	0.12	1 / 1
2023/2024	Sporting CP	47	0	4	2,541	0.00	7
2022/2023	Sporting CP	38	1	3	2,012	0.04	9
2021/2022	Sporting CP	43	0	6	2,487	0.00	10
2020/2021	SC Braga	48	3	5	4,183	0.06	14
2019/2020	SC Braga	49	1	6	4,254	0.02	16
2018/2019	SC Braga	30	0	4	2,435	0.00	7
2017/2018	SC Braga (43) Portugal U21 (0)	43	4	13	3,772	0.10	12
2016/2017	Sporting CP (11) Sporting CP B (11) Portugal U23 (4)	26	1	0	2,009	0.04	9
2015/2016	Sporting CP	11	0	1	880	0.00	2
2014/2015	Academica (15) Sporting CP (4)	19	0	0	1,710	0.00	6
2013/2014	Sporting CP	0	0	0	0	0.00	0
2012/2013	Sporting CP	3	0	0	57	0.00	0

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Advanced Metrics

2025/2026 Season

Avg Rating

No Data

Min/Game

281 Total_minutes

Goal Involvement

1G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

0.25

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (0%)

Discipline Level: Good

Playing Time: Squad Player (70min)

Career Timeline - Ricardo Esgaio

13 Seasons

Total Goals

↗ +1 vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

375

Total Appearances

28.8 Per Season

7.1

Peak Rating

6.9 Average

Season Breakdown

2024/2025

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.6

Rating

764 Minutes 42 Min/Game 0.06 Goals/Game

2023/2024

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.9

Rating

2,541 Minutes 54 Min/Game

2022/2023

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.7

Rating

2,012 Minutes 53 Min/Game 0.03 Goals/Game

2021/2022

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.7

Rating

2,487 Minutes 58 Min/Game

2020/2021

SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.0

Rating

4,183 Minutes 87 Min/Game 0.06 Goals/Game

2019/2020

SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.1

Rating

4,254 Minutes 87 Min/Game 0.02 Goals/Game

2018/2019

SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.8

Rating

2,435 Minutes 81 Min/Game

2017/2018

Portugal U21, SC Braga

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.1

Rating

3,772 Minutes 88 Min/Game 0.09 Goals/Game

2016/2017

Portugal U23, Sporting CP + 1 More

Goals

Assists

Apps

6.8

Rating

2,009 Minutes 77 Min/Game 0.04 Goals/Game

2015/2016

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

7.0

Rating

880 Minutes 80 Min/Game

2014/2015

Sporting CP, Academica

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,710 Minutes 90 Min/Game

2013/2014

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2012/2013

Sporting CP

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

57 Minutes 19 Min/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

375

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

27,104

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Minutes
2024/2025	Sporting CP	Taça de Portugal UEFA Champions League Taça da Liga Primeira Liga	18	1	0	764
2023/2024	Sporting CP	Taça da Liga Taça de Portugal UEFA Europa League Primeira Liga	47	0	4	2,541
2022/2023	Sporting CP	Primeira Liga UEFA Europa League Taça da Liga UEFA Champions League	38	1	3	2,012
2021/2022	Sporting CP	Taça de Portugal UEFA Champions League Primeira Liga Taça da Liga	43	0	6	2,487
2020/2021	SC Braga	UEFA Europa League Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal Taça da Liga	48	3	5	4,183
2019/2020	SC Braga	Taça de Portugal Primeira Liga Taça da Liga UEFA Europa League	49	1	6	4,254
2018/2019	SC Braga	UEFA Europa League Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal	30	0	4	2,435
2017/2018	Portugal U21 SC Braga	UEFA U21 Championship Taça de Portugal Primeira Liga UEFA Europa League	43	4	13	3,772
2016/2017	Portugal U23 Sporting CP Sporting CP B	Olympics Men UEFA Champions League Primeira Liga Segunda Liga Taça de Portugal	26	1	0	2,009
2015/2016	Sporting CP	UEFA Champions League UEFA Europa League Primeira Liga	11	0	1	880
2014/2015	Sporting CP Academica	UEFA Champions League Primeira Liga	19	0	0	1,710
2013/2014	Sporting CP	Primeira Liga	0	0	0	0
2012/2013	Sporting CP	Primeira Liga	3	0	0	57