Ricardo Vaz Tê

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Ricardo Vaz Tê
Ricardo Vaz Tê.JPG
Vaz Tê warming-up for West Ham United, February 2012
Personal information
Full name Ricardo Jorge Vaz Tê
Date of birth 1 October 1986 (1986-10-01) (age 25)
Place of birth Lisbon, Portugal
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club West Ham United
Number 12
Youth career
2002–2003 SC Farense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2010 Bolton Wanderers 58 (3)
2007 → Hull City (loan) 6 (0)
2010 Panionios 8 (1)
2011 Hibernian 10 (1)
2011–2012 Barnsley 22 (10)
2012– West Ham United 3 (1)
National team‡
2007–2008 Portugal U21 4 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 05:52, 22 February 2012 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17 June 2007

Ricardo Jorge Vaz Tê (born 1 October 1986) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for West Ham United. Vaz Tê previously played for English clubs Bolton Wanderers, Hull City and Barnsley, Greek club Panionios and Scottish club Hibernian.

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[edit] Early life

Vaz Tê was born in Lisbon, but moved with his father to Guinea-Bissau, where he lived until he was 11 years old.[1] He returned to Portugal and received professional coaching at Sporting Lisbon and SC Farense.[1] Vaz Tê played youth football with his local club Real Massama, a team which also included Manchester United winger Nani. Sometime later, Nani went to play for Sporting CP while Vaz Tê left for England to play for Bolton Wanderers. They also represented the Portugal Under-21s and have remained close friends.[2]

[edit] Club career

[edit] Bolton Wanderers

Vaz Tê went on trial with Bolton Wanderers in 2003 and he was signed on a three-year youth academy contract.[1] He made such an impression at youth level that Vaz Tê quickly found himself part of the Bolton first-team squad. He made his debut in their FA Cup tie with Tranmere Rovers in January 2004. Just over two months later, he made his Premier League debut in a 2–0 defeat at Middlesbrough. He made his first full start in the game with Manchester United at Old Trafford in December 2004.

In 2005–06, Vaz Tê was again involved in first-team action, starting 7 games and coming on as a substitute in another 22. He scored 6 goals in all competitions in the season, one of which a late equaliser shortly after coming on as a substitute on 24 November 2005, at Vitória de Guimarães. In March 2007, Vaz Tê joined Hull City on a month's loan from Bolton.[3]

He had an unlucky beginning to 2007–08, damaging his ligaments on the opening day, in a 3–1 defeat to Newcastle United, and would appear sparingly throughout the season.

In August 2008, there was confusion regarding the player, when it was widely reported that he had signed for Racing de Santander on loan as part of a swap deal that would see fellow striker Euzebiusz Smolarek go the other way. However, although Smolarek did join Bolton, the Portuguese striker also remained at the club.

On the 11th May 2010, it was reported that Vaz Tê had been released by Bolton Wanderers after an injury hit 3 year spell where he managed only limited appearances in the first team squad.[4][5]

[edit] Panionios

On 30 June 2010 it was reported that Vaz Tê had signed a three-year deal with Greek Super League club Panionios. [6] In December 2010, after less than six months in Greece, it was announced that Vaz Tê and Panionios had come to an agreement to mutually terminate his contract.[5]

[edit] Hibernian

Vaz Tê went on trial with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian in February 2011[5] and manager Colin Calderwood stated that both parties were in discussions about a contract.[7] The signing was confirmed on 28 February.[8] Vaz Tê made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against St. Johnstone on 5 March as a substitute.[9] He scored one goal for Hibs, against city rivals Hearts.[10] His contract was not renewed at the end of the season.[11]

[edit] Barnsley

Vaz Tê went on trial with Football League Championship club Barnsley in July 2011.[12] He impressed the club management and scored a goal in a friendly against Grimsby Town.[12] On 3 August 2011 he agreed a contract with Barnsley until the end of the 2011–12 season.[12] He scored his first goal for Barnsley in a 2–0 win against Burnley on 18 October 2011. Vaz Tê scored his fifth Barnsley goal on 6 December 2011 against Crystal Palace after only 8.5 seconds, the fastest goal in Barnsley history. He scored again later in the game to give Barnsley a 2–1 win.[13] On 31 December, Vaz Tê scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 win against Leeds United, after coming on as a substitute. .[14] Sky Sports reported on 1 January 2012 that Vaz Tê had rejected Barnsley's offer of a new contract.[15] He scored both of the Barnsley goals in a 4–2 defeat against Swansea City in the FA Cup third round tie.[16]

[edit] West Ham United

Vaz Tê signed for Championship club West Ham United on 31 January 2012, for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year deal with an option for a third year.[17] Vaz Tê made his debut for the club, coming on as a 89th minute substitute for Carlton Cole in the South-East London derby against Milwall on 4 February. The game finished 2-1 to West Ham United.[18] On 21 February 2012, in an away match against Blackpool Vaz Tê netted his first goal for the Hammers in the 4-1 victory. Nicky Maynard and Gary O'Neil also scored their first professional goals for the club.[19]

[edit] Career statistics

As of 14 February 2012
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Bolton Wanderers 2003–04 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2004–05 7 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1
2005–06 22 3 4 1 2 1 4 1 0 0 32 6
2006–07 25 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Hull City (loan) 2006–07 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Bolton Wanderers 2007–08 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
2008–09 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Panionios 2010–11 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1
Hibernian 2010–11 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Barnsley 2011–12 22 10 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 12
West Ham United 2011–12 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Career total 107 16 12 4 5 1 5 1 0 0 129 22

[edit] International career

In the summer of 2005, Vaz Tê took part in the annual Toulon tournament scoring a hat-trick for Portugal U-20s, in their game with South Korea. He quickly became a regular fixture with the U21 side.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Schweitzer Thompson, Alex (13 April 2011). "After bursting onto scene as a kid, Vaz Te feels ready to fulfil potential at Hibs". Edinburgh Evening News. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/After-bursting-onto-scene-as.6751028.jp. Retrieved 13 April 2011. 
  2. ^ Law, Gareth (17 July 2011). "St Johnstone 1 Hibernian 1". The Scottish Sun. http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3447756/St-Johnstone-1-Hibernian-1.html. Retrieved 17 July 2011. 
  3. ^ "Hull sign Bolton striker on loan". BBC Sport. 2007-03-09. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hull_city/6436217.stm. Retrieved 2007-03-09. 
  4. ^ "Bolton Wanderers to move for Elliott (From The Bolton News)". Theboltonnews.co.uk. 2010-05-11. http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/boltonsport/8157721.Bolton_Wanderers_to_move_for_Elliott/. Retrieved 2011-10-21. 
  5. ^ a b c "Hibs take forward Vaz Te on trial". The Scotsman. 23 February 2011. http://www.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Hibs-take-forward-Vaz-Te.6722854.jp. Retrieved 23 February 2011. 
  6. ^ "Coyle closing in on Real deal (From The Bolton News)". Theboltonnews.co.uk. 2010-06-30. http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/8245561.Coyle_closing_in_on_Real_deal/?ref=mr. Retrieved 2011-10-21. 
  7. ^ "Hibernian hope to sign Ricardo Vaz Te". BBC Sport. 26 February 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/9406754.stm. Retrieved 26 February 2011. 
  8. ^ "New Striker Signs". Hibernian Football Club. 28 February 2011. http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20110228/new-striker-signs_2262950_2304226. Retrieved 28 February 2011. 
  9. ^ "St Johnstone 1 - 1 Hibernian". BBC Sport. 5 March 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9413819.stm. Retrieved 5 March 2011. 
  10. ^ Lindsay, Clive (3 April 2011). "Hibernian 2 - 2 Hearts". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9442794.stm. Retrieved 3 April 2011. 
  11. ^ Bean, Graham (17 June 2011). "Ricardo Vaz Te and Jakub Divis exit Hibs as Colin Calderwood eyes forwards". The Scotsman. http://www.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Ricardo-Vaz-Te-and-Jakub.6786489.jp. Retrieved 17 June 2011. 
  12. ^ a b c "Tykes take Vaz Te". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 3 August 2011. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11713_7078708,00.html. Retrieved 3 August 2011. 
  13. ^ "Barnsley 2 - 1 Crystal Palace". BBC Sport (BBC). 6 December 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/15933237.stm. Retrieved 1 January 2012. 
  14. ^ "Barnsley 4 - 1 Leeds". BBC Sport (BBC). 31 December 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/16324942.stm. Retrieved 31 December 2011. 
  15. ^ O'Rourke, Pete (1 January 2012). "Vaz Te rejects Tykes deal". Sky Sports (BSkyB). http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7404972/Vaz-Te-rejects-Tykes-deal. Retrieved 1 January 2012. 
  16. ^ "Barnsley 2 - 4 Swansea". BBC Sport (BBC). 7 January 2012. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/16371672.stm. Retrieved 7 January 2012. 
  17. ^ "Big Sam reunited with Vaz Te". West Ham United F.C.. 31 January 2012. http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120131/big-sam-reunited-with-vaz-te_2236884_2594485. Retrieved 31 January 2012. 
  18. ^ "West Ham United 2-1 Millwall". BBC Sport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16778942. Retrieved 4 February 2012. 
  19. ^ "Blackpool 1-4 West Ham". BBC Sport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17023316. Retrieved 22 February 2012. 

[edit] External links

West Ham United F.C. – current squad
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