User:ArsenalFan700/Ricardo Cardozo

Ricardo Cardozo (born 14 January 1993) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bengaluru FC in the I-League.

Youth
Born in Candolim, Goa, Cardozo has spent his youth career with Goa United Club, Dempo, and the famed Tata Football Academy. After doing well during the All-Goa Inter-School Championships, Cardozo was selected to play for the Goa state team during a tournament in Lisbon, Portugal and then again at the youth nationals in India.

In 2010 Cardozo was selected as one of 500 hopeful footballers to join the next batch of cadets at the Tata Football Academy in Jamshedpur, Orissa.

Bengaluru FC
In July 2013, it was confirmed that Cardozo had been signed by Bengaluru FC of the I-League for the clubs very first season.

International
In June 2012 it was confirmed that Cardozo had been selected to join the India U22 side for their AFC U-22 Championship qualifiers preparatory-camp.