Cícero Ramalho

Cícero Ramalho (born 20 November 1964), is a Brazilian former professional footballer, who played as a forward.

Career Cícero Ramalho began his career at Potiguar de Mossoró, and later played for Quixadá, when he was the top scorer in the 1988 state championship. He had spells at Ceará and Ferroviário, but soon moved to Real Murcia. While playing for Real Murcia, Ramalho ended up ingesting a suppository orally, which caused serious gastroenteritis that almost resulted in death. He also played in Spain for Levante and Sabadell, before returning to Ferroviário in 1994, where he became state champion.

In 2005 he gained national recognition by being the best on the field for Baraúnas, who eliminated Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil. Ramalho, who had retired in 2002, weighed more than 90 kg at the time.

Personal life Cícero Ramalho became a lime producer in the Mossoró region.

Honours Ferroviário Campeonato Cearense: 1994

Baraúnas Campeonato Potiguar: 2006

Individual 1988 Campeonato Cearense top scorer: 15 goal 1995 Campeonato Potiguar top scorer: 15 goals