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Rikarudo Higa (比嘉 リカルド, Higa Rikarudo, born May 4, 1973) is a Brazilian-born Japanese football player. He obtained Japanese citizenship in August 2003 and promptly changed his given name from Ricardo to the more "Japanized" pronunciation Rikarudo.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rikarudo Higa | ||
| Date of birth | May 4, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992 | Rio Branco | ||
| 1994 | Santa Helena | ||
| 1995 | Roma Apucarana | ||
| 1998 | Yaita SC | ||
| 1999 | Albirex Niigata | 34 | (6) |
| 2000 | Okinawa Kariyushi FC | ||
| 2003–2006 | FC Ryukyu | ||
| National team | |||
| 2004–2008 | Japan Futsal | ||
| 2009 | Japan Beach Soccer | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
Higa was born in Campinas, Brazil on May 4, 1973. He played for some Brazilian club until the middle of 1990s. In 1997, he moved to Japan and joined Prefectural Leagues club Yaita SC in 1998. In 1999, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, Albirex Niigata. In 2000, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Okinawa Kariyushi FC and played in 1 season. In 2003, he joined Prefectural Leagues club FC Ryukyu. The club was promoted to Regional Leagues from 2005 and Japan Football League from 2006. He retired end of 2006 season.
Futsal career
Higa obtained Japanese citizenship in August 2003. In 2003, he was selected Japan national futsal team. He played at 2004 and 2008 Futsal World Cup.[1]
Beach soccer career
In 2009, Higa was selected Japan national beach soccer team for 2009 Beach Soccer World Cup.[1]
Club statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1999 | Albirex Niigata | J2 League | 34 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 | ||
| Total | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 | ||
References
- Rikarudo Higa – FIFA competition record (archived)
External links
- Rikarudo Higa – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Rikarudo Higa at J.League (in Japanese)
- futsal.jfa.or.jp
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Rikarudo Higa, noto anche con lo pseudonimo di Ricardo (比嘉 リカルド Higa Rikarudo?; Campinas, 4 maggio 1973), è un ex calciatore ed ex giocatore di calcio a 5 brasiliano naturalizzato giapponese.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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