David Ricardo

David Ricardo Loiola da Silva (born 21 December 2002), known as David Ricardo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow. Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back.

Career Fluminense-PI Born in Teresina, Piauí, David Ricardo played for local schools in his hometown before joining the youth sides of Altos. He later moved to Fluminense-PI, and made his first team debut during the 2021 Campeonato Piauiense. He made his first team debut for Vozão on 11 May, coming on as a second-half substitute for Gabriel Lacerda in a 2–0 home win over Tombense, for the year's Copa do Brasil.

David Ricardo made his Série A debut on 5 October 2022, replacing Lucas Ribeiro in a 1–1 home draw against Goiás. On 30 December, Fluminense confirmed his permanent transfer to Ceará, after the club paid R$ 400,000 for 50% of his economic rights.

David Ricardo began the 2023 season as a starter, and scored his first goal for the club on 31 January of that year, netting the opener in a 1–1 Campeonato Cearense away draw against Ferroviário. On 9 April 2024, after becoming an undisputed first-choice, the club bought a further 40% of his economic rights.

Botafogo On 5 February 2025, Botafogo announced the signing of David Ricardo on a four-year contract.

Dynamo Moscow On 21 January 2026, David Ricardo signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Russian club Dynamo Moscow.

Career statistics

Honours Fluminense-PI Campeonato Piauiense: 2022

Ceará Copa do Nordeste: 2023 Campeonato Cearense: 2024