Ricardo Vega

Ricardo Antonio Vega Zamora (born 20 December 1982) is a Nicaraguan former footballer who played as a forward.

Club career Born in Nicaragua, Vega made his senior debut with Scorpion FC. He later played for Deportivo Masatepe, then joined Nicaraguan giants Real Esteli F.C. and going on to play three more clubs Deportivo Ocotal, Deportivo Walter Ferretti and Chinandega FC. He has become a prolific goalscorers scoring 126 goals over five clubs making him the third highest goalscorer in Nicaragua primera division

International career Vega made his senior debut for Nicaragua in a February 2008 World Cup qualification match against Netherlands Antilles and has earned a total of six caps, scoring two goals. He has represented his country in two FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played four friendlies against Puerto Rico.

His final international was a Friendly match against Puerto Rico.

Career statistics Scores and results list Nicaraguas' goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 24 February 2012 Estadio Nacional de Fútbol, Managua, Nicaragua 1–0 4-1 Friendly match 2. 26 February 2012 Estadio Nacional de Fútbol, Managua, Nicaragua 1–0 1–0 Friendly match