Ricardo Andorinho

Ricardo Andorinho
Personal information
Full name	Ricardo José da Costa Andorinho
Born	(1976-11-14) 14 November 1976 Évora, Portugal
Nationality	Portuguese
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Left wing
Senior clubs
Years	Team
0000–1994	Évora Andebol Club
1994–2004	Sporting CP
2004–2008	SDC San Antonio
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994-2008	Portugal	155	(528)

Ricardo José da Costa Andorinho (born 14 November 1976) is a former Portuguese handball player.

Biography

One of the best Portuguese players of his generation, Andorinho played for Sporting CP, from 1994 to 2004. He then moved to SDC San Antonio, in Spain, where he played the rest of his career. In 2004, Andorinho suffered a budgetary restructuring which led him to move to San Antonio of Spain where he played until 2008. Due to a serious injury, he finished his career at the age of 31.

Andorinho made 155 caps for Portugal, scoring a record of 528 goals.

European Competitions

Champions League: Portland San António

• 2004/05 - Eighth-finals 8 games - 32 goals
• 2005/06 - Finalist defeated 6 Matches - 20 Goals
• 2006/07 - Eighth-finals 9 Matches - 28 Goals

National Selection

He played at the World Men's Handball Championship, in 1997, 2001 and 2003.

External links

• Ricardo Andorinho Farewell to Handball (News In Portuguese)