Ricardo Sousa

Ricardo André do Pinho Sousa (born 11 January 1979 in Porto) is a Portuguese footballer. He currently plays with Kickers Offenbach, in the role of attacking midfielder.

Growing up as a footballer in FC Porto, Sousa would however never play for their first squad, and went on to represent Boavista FC and Beira-Mar and, from 2004 to 2006 (which included a six-month loan in 2005 to De Graafschap in Holland), the German side of Hannover 96.

In July 2007, Sousa was released by Boavista and had a Cypriot adventure with AC Omonia. He failed to adjust at his new club, only featuring in two matches until December 2007. In January 2008, he joined German second division side Kickers Offenbach, starting in 16 appearances (1 goal) as his side was eventually relegated. Sousa represented Portugal at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, and he is the son of former Portugal great António Sousa, who played in the 80's for FC Porto and Sporting CP.