Ricardo Oliveira (rink hockey player)
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Ricardo do Carmo Oliveira, also known by the playing name of Caio (born Vila Nova de Gaia
, 5 January 1982), is a Portuguese rink hockey player. He plays as a forward.
Caio first youth team was Gulpilhares
, where he started playing in 1996/97, being promoted to the first team in 2001/02. In 2003/04, Caio moved to FC Porto
, where he stayed two seasons, winning two titles of the National Championship. He played the seasons of 2005/06 and 2006/07 at Óquei de Barcelos, returning to FC Porto, in 2007/08. After two seasons he moved to Benfica in 2009/10, where he still plays. He won the Cup of Portugal the same season.
He is one of the most emblematic players for Portugal, being a member of the squad that lost the 2002, 2008 and 2010 Rink Hockey European Championship finals. He also played in the team that reached the 3rd place in the 2009 Rink Hockey World Championship
. He was the top scorer of the 2010 Rink Hockey European Championship
, with 14 goals.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia is a city in Vila Nova de Gaia Municipality, Portugal. It is located in the Porto District, south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper has a population of 178,255 and the municipality contains 24 parishes with a total...
, 5 January 1982), is a Portuguese rink hockey player. He plays as a forward.
Caio first youth team was Gulpilhares
Gulpilhares
Gulpilhares is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. It has a population of 9,707 and an area of 6.14 km². Includes Miramar and other beaches....
, where he started playing in 1996/97, being promoted to the first team in 2001/02. In 2003/04, Caio moved to FC Porto
FC Porto (rink hockey)
Futebol Clube do Porto is a professional multi-sports club, with a rink hockey section, from Porto, Portugal. The rink hockey team finished in 1st in 2010/11 season of the Portuguese Rink Hockey Championship, achieving a record 10 championships in 10 years....
, where he stayed two seasons, winning two titles of the National Championship. He played the seasons of 2005/06 and 2006/07 at Óquei de Barcelos, returning to FC Porto, in 2007/08. After two seasons he moved to Benfica in 2009/10, where he still plays. He won the Cup of Portugal the same season.
He is one of the most emblematic players for Portugal, being a member of the squad that lost the 2002, 2008 and 2010 Rink Hockey European Championship finals. He also played in the team that reached the 3rd place in the 2009 Rink Hockey World Championship
2009 Rink Hockey World Championship
The 2009 Rink Hockey World Championship was the 40th edition of the Rink Hockey World Championship, held between 5 and 11 July 2009, in Vigo, Spain...
. He was the top scorer of the 2010 Rink Hockey European Championship
2010 Rink Hockey European Championship
- Group B :--------------------- Knockout stage :All times are Central European Summer Time .- Quarter-finals :------------- Semi-finals :----- Third-place play-off :France win 2-0 on penalties- Final :...
, with 14 goals.