Zé Ricardo (footballer, born 1998)

José Ricardo Avelar Ribeiro (born 4 September 1998), commonly known as Zé Ricardo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga Portugal 2 club AVS Futebol SAD.

Club career
A Rayo Vallecano youth graduate, Zé Ricardo made his senior debut with Portuguese side SC Mirandela in the Campeonato de Portugal. In 2019, he moved to Liga Portugal 2 side Feirense.

On 7 July 2022, Zé Ricardo returned to Spain after signing a two-year deal with Segunda División side CD Lugo.

On 7 August 2023, Zé Ricardo returned to Portugal, signing a two-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club AVS Futebol SAD.