Ricardo Dias Acosta

Ricardo Dias Acosta (born 15 December 1985), commonly known as Ricardinho''', is a former Brazilian football player who played as a midfielder.

Club career Born in Rosário do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Ricardinho finished his formation with Juventude, but made his senior debuts with Iraty in 2006.

Ricardinho was subsequently loaned to Ceará, Caxias and Linense, joining the latter permanently in 2010. In 2011, he moved to XV de Piracicaba.

On 13 May 2011 Ricardinho was loaned to Londrina, returning to Nhô Quim'' in September. On 9 May of the following year he moved to Ponte Preta, also in a temporary deal.

Ricardinho made his Série A debut on 10 June 2012, coming on as a second-half substitute for Cicinho in a 0–0 away draw against Figueirense. On the 24th he scored his first goal in the category, netting the winner in a 2–1 success at Botafogo.

On 20 December 2012 Ricardinho agreed a deal with Ceará.

Honours Club Paysandu Copa Verde: 2022

Botafogo Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2021

Ceará Campeonato Cearense: 2013, 2014 Copa do Nordeste: 2015

Linense Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2010

XV de Piracicaba Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2011

Londrina Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata: 2011

Individual Campeonato Cearense Best right midfielder: 2013 Copa do Nordeste Best right midfielder: 2014