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Ryan-Zico Black (born 4 August 1981) is a Guernsey footballer who plays as a midfielder for Guernsey F.C. in the Isthmian League.

He is named after Zico, a Brazilian footballer admired by Black's father. Brazilian broadcaster Globo interviewed Black and presented him with a video message from his famous namesake as well as a signed shirt. In 2012 Black was invited to participate in Zico's annual charity match in Brazil, but had to pull out through injury.

He released an autobiography in 2007.

After 10 months out with a double leg break, Black played some games for Vale Recreation to recover his fitness and was recalled to the Guernsey squad in September 2013.

International career
According to the Association of Football Statisticians (AFS), Black won a cap for the Northern Ireland B national football team in February 1999. Although a report in the Daily Mirror suggested it was not Ryan-Zico Black but Kingsley Black who was included in the B squad.

In October 2001 Black was drafted into the Northern Ireland U21 squad by coach Roy Millar, who was "tipping him for the top."