About Ricardo Steinmetz Alves
Born 1988. Ricardo Steinmetz Alves is a Brazilian association football player.
Ricardo Steinmetz Alves (born 15 December 1988) is a Brazilian five-a-side football player.
Career
Born in Osório, Rio Grande do Sul, Ricardinho lost his sight at the age of 8 due to toxoplasmosis. At 10, he started playing football for the blind, reaching the national team in 2005. He was named the best 5-a-side football player three times, in 2006, 2014 and 2018.
Honours
Summer Paralympics Gold medal: 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 Bronze medal: 2024
Parapan American Games Gold medal: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023
IBSA World Blind Football Championships Gold medal: 2010, 2014, 2018 Silver medal: 2006 Bronze medal: 2023
IBSA Blind Football World Grand Prix Gold medal: 2022, 2023
IBSA World Games Gold medal: 2007
IBSA Blind Football American Championships Gold medal: 2009, 2013, 2019 Silver medal: 2005, 2017, 2022
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ricardo Steinmetz Alves?
Brazilian association football player
When was Ricardo Steinmetz Alves born?
Ricardo Steinmetz Alves was born on 15 December 1988 in Osório.
What is Ricardo Steinmetz Alves's occupation?
Ricardo Steinmetz Alves is an association football player.
What nationality is Ricardo Steinmetz Alves?
Ricardo Steinmetz Alves is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ricardo Steinmetz Alves
· DBpedia: Ricardinho (Paralympic footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ricardo Steinmetz Alves. https://biography.guide/ricardo-steinmetz-alves/
MLA: "Ricardo Steinmetz Alves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ricardo-steinmetz-alves/.
Chicago: "Ricardo Steinmetz Alves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ricardo-steinmetz-alves/.
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