Ricardo Matos (footballer, born 2000)

Ricardo Manuel Pinho Matos, known as Ricardo Matos (born 25 March 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Belenenses, on loan from Portimonense.

Club career
On 7 August 2019, he signed a 3-year contract with Italian Serie B club Ascoli.

He made his Serie B debut for Ascoli on 18 January 2020 in a game against Trapani. He substituted Leonardo Morosini in the 83rd minute.

On 1 February 2021, he joined Serie C club Casertana on loan.

On 16 August 2021, he joined to Ascoli on permanent basis.

On January 31 2022, he joined Primeira Liga club Portimonense.

On 14 July 2023, Portimonense sent Matos on a season-long loan to Liga Portugal 2 side Belenenses.