Ricardo Soares

Portuguese football manager and former player (born 1974)

Ricardo Soares
Soares in 2023
Personal information
Full name José Ricardo Soares Ribeiro
Date of birth (1974-11-11) 11 November 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Felgueiras, Portugal
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Beijing Guoan (manager)
Youth career
1989–1990 Felgueiras
1990–1993 Vitória Guimarães
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1994 Vizela 8 (2)
1994–1995 Lixa 22 (0)
1995–1996 Freamunde 20 (3)
1996–1997 Lousada 20 (0)
1997–1998 Lixa 27 (4)
1998 Felgueiras 1 (0)
1998–1999 Fafe 26 (6)
1999 Felgueiras 3 (0)
1999–2000 Trofense 24 (4)
2000–2001 Vizela 30 (3)
2001–2003 Paredes 55 (6)
2003–2004 Felgueiras 3 (0)
2004–2005 Sandinenses
Total 239 (28)
Managerial career
2005–2007 Caçadores Taipas
2007 Torcatense [pt]
2009–2011 Lixa
2011–2012 Académico Felgueiras
2012–2013 Felgueiras 1932
2013 Ribeirão
2014–2015 Felgueiras 1932
2015–2016 Vizela
2016–2017 Chaves
2017 Aves
2017–2018 Académica
2019 Covilhã
2019–2020 Moreirense
2020–2022 Gil Vicente
2022 Al Ahly
2023 Estoril
2023– Beijing Guoan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

José Ricardo Soares Ribeiro (born 11 November 1974), known as Soares, is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a winger, currently manager of Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.

After a playing career spent almost entirely at the amateur level, he began managing in 2005, and took Vizela to the second tier eleven years later. He led Chaves, Aves, Moreirense, Gil Vicente and Estoril in the Primeira Liga, and had a brief spell at Al Ahly in Egypt.

Playing career

Born in Felgueiras, Soares' professional input as a player consisted of seven Segunda Liga games for his hometown club F.C. Felgueiras, over three seasons in as many spells. He amassed third division totals of 232 matches and 28 goals during his 12-year senior career, representing seven teams in the competition.[1]

Coaching career

Early years, Vizela and Chaves

Soares started working as a manager in 2005 at the age of 30, with amateur side Clube Caçadores das Taipas.[1] Having signed with F.C. Vizela in the summer of 2014, he achieved promotion to the second level at the end of the 2015–16 campaign.[2][3]

On 18 December 2016, Soares was appointed at Primeira Liga club G.D. Chaves, replacing S.C. Braga-bound Jorge Simão.[4][5] His first game took place four days later, a 1–0 home win against G.D. Estoril Praia.[6]

Aves, Académica and Covilhã

In May 2017, Soares moved to another top-flight club, C.D. Aves on a two-year deal.[7] He left on 2 October, with the team in last place on six points from eight matches.[8]

Soares returned to the second tier on 14 November 2017, succeeding Ivo Vieira at Associação Académica de Coimbra.[9] He left by mutual accord the following 1 April having won half of his 18 fixtures, and as the side was placed fifth and four points off a promotion place.[10]

After over a year out of the game, Soares was hired by S.C. Covilhã on 20 May 2019, replacing F.C. Paços de Ferreira-bound Filó.[11]

Moreirense and Gil Vicente

On 18 December 2019, with his Covilhã team ranked seventh, Soares returned to the top flight by succeeding sacked Vítor Campelos at the helm of Moreirense FC.[12] He left the Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in November 2020, feeling he was not able to maximise his players' potential.[13]

Shortly after, Soares was appointed at Gil Vicente F.C. of the same league.[14] In 2021–22, he led the team to fifth place and a European debut in the UEFA Europa Conference League.[15]

Al Ahly

In June 2022, Soares moved abroad for the first time in his career, paying €250,000 to release himself from his Gil Vicente contract ahead of a two-year deal at Egypt's Al Ahly SC. His new annual salary was €1.5 million.[16] On his debut on 2 July, the team won 2–0 at home to Petrojet SC in the semi-finals of the national cup;[17] his Premier League bow was a goalless draw at El Gouna FC three days later.[18]

In the cup final on 21 July 2022, Soares' side lost 2–1 to local rivals Zamalek SC, led by veteran compatriot Jesualdo Ferreira.[19] He was dismissed on 31 August, having failed to take the league title back from the same adversary; having slipped behind a third Cairo side, Pyramids FC, Al Ahly finished outside the top two for the first time since 1991–92.[20]

Estoril

Soares returned to Portugal and its main division on 28 February 2023, on a one-and-a-half-year contract at Estoril.[21] He terminated his deal one year early, having concluded the season with the team raised one place to 14th position.[22]

Beijing Guoan

On 15 June 2023, Soares was appointed as the new head coach of Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan FC.[23]

Managerial statistics

As of match played 4 November 2023[24][25]
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Caçadores Taipas Portugal 25 May 2005 15 January 2007 46 27 10 9 89 38 +51 058.70
Torcatense [pt] Portugal 26 March 2007 22 May 2007 8 2 3 3 11 12 −1 025.00
Lixa Portugal 9 June 2009 24 May 2011 68 28 16 24 114 94 +20 041.18
Académico Felgueiras Portugal 24 May 2011 21 May 2012 34 24 6 4 74 26 +48 070.59
Felgueiras 1932 Portugal 22 May 2012 3 June 2013 34 23 6 5 61 26 +35 067.65
Ribeirão Portugal 27 August 2013 14 October 2013 7 3 3 1 20 10 +10 042.86
Felgueiras 1932 Portugal 1 July 2014 6 January 2015 19 10 5 4 31 24 +7 052.63
Vizela Portugal 7 January 2015 18 December 2016 74 35 28 11 94 60 +34 047.30
Chaves Portugal 18 December 2016 27 May 2017 23 6 7 10 25 32 −7 026.09
Aves Portugal 27 May 2017 2 October 2017 9 1 3 5 7 13 −6 011.11
Académica Portugal 14 November 2017 1 April 2018 20 10 4 6 37 25 +12 050.00
Covilhã Portugal 20 May 2019 18 December 2019 18 8 4 6 27 21 +6 044.44
Moreirense Portugal 18 December 2019 9 November 2020 26 8 10 8 29 31 −2 030.77
Gil Vicente Portugal 13 November 2020 28 June 2022 69 28 16 25 95 87 +8 040.58
Al Ahly Egypt 30 June 2022 31 August 2022 17 9 5 3 22 5 +17 052.94
Estoril Portugal 28 February 2023 8 June 2023 12 4 1 7 14 18 −4 033.33
Beijing Guoan China 15 June 2023 Present 21 12 3 6 42 25 +17 057.14
Total 505 238 130 137 792 547 +245 047.13

References

  1. ^ a b Dumas, Paulo (20 November 2005). "Ricardo Soares é o novo treinador do Taipas" [Ricardo Soares is the new manager of Taipas] (in Portuguese). Reflexo Digital. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Fafe e Vizela lutam pela subida de divisão com Bragança na expectativa" [Fafe and Vizela fight for promotion with Bragança looking on] (in Portuguese). Sábado. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Ricardo Soares quer continuar a fazer história no FC Vizela" [Ricardo Soares wants to keep making history at FC Vizela] (in Portuguese). Rádio Vizela. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  4. ^ "OFICIAL: Ricardo Soares sucede a Jorge Simão no Desp. Chaves" [OFFICIAL: Ricardo Soares succeeds Jorge Simão in Desp. Chaves] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 18 December 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Nova equipa técnica apresentada" [New technical staff presented] (in Portuguese). G.D. Chaves. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  6. ^ Caldas, Diogo (22 December 2016). "«Vitória é essencialmente dos jogadores mas também do Jorge Simão»" ["Players ultimately won this but so did Jorge Simão"] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  7. ^ Sampaio, João (27 May 2017). "OFICIAL: Ricardo Soares é o novo treinador do Desp. Aves" [OFFICIAL: Ricardo Soares is the new manager of Desp. Aves] (in Portuguese). Be Soccer. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  8. ^ "Aves confirma saída de Ricardo Soares" [Aves confirm Ricardo Soares' exit]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 2 October 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Oficial. Académica aposta em Ricardo Soares" [Official. Académica bet on Ricardo Soares] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Ricardo Soares rescinde" [Ricardo Soares rescinds]. Record (in Portuguese). 1 April 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Ricardo Soares sucede a Filó no comando técnico do Sporting da Covilhã" [Ricardo Soares succeeds Filó at the helm of Sporting da Covilhã] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  12. ^ "OFICIAL: Ricardo Soares é o novo treinador do Moreirense" [OFFICIAL: Ricardo Soares is the new manager of Moreirense] (in Portuguese). TVI 24. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  13. ^ Morais, André; Devesas, Lino (10 November 2020). "O motivo que levou à saída de Ricardo Soares e o principal candidato à sucessão" [The reason for Ricardo Soares' departure and the main candidate to succeed him]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Ricardo Soares substitui Rui Almeida no comando técnico do Gil Vicente" [Ricardo Soares replaces Rui Almeida at the helm of Gil Vicente]. Observador (in Portuguese). 13 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  15. ^ "Ricardo Soares de "corpo e alma" no Gil Vicente e a preparar a próxima época" [Ricardo Soares "body and soul" in Gil Vicente and preparing for next season] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  16. ^ Soliman, Seif (28 June 2022). "OFFICIAL: Gil Vicente confirm departure of Al Ahly-bound Ricardo Soares". KingFut. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  17. ^ El-Ramady, Ahmed (2 July 2022). "Soares' Al Ahly era begins with Egypt Cup semi-final win over Petrojet". KingFut. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  18. ^ "6th draw undermines Al Ahly Premier League top spot chances". Africa Top Sports. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Duelo português: Zamalek, de Jesualdo Ferreira, conquista Taça do Egito ao Al Ahly, de Ricardo Soares" [Portuguese duel: Jesualdo Ferreira's Zamalek conquer Egypt Cup against Ricardo Soares' Al Ahly] (in Portuguese). 21 July 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  20. ^ "Al Ahly sack Ricardo Soares two months after replacing Pitso Mosimane as boss". BBC Sport. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Ricardo Soares é o novo treinador do Estoril" [Ricardo Soares is the new manager of Estoril]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 28 February 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  22. ^ "Ricardo Soares deixa comando técnico do Estoril Praia" [Ricardo Sousa leaves the helm of Estoril Praia]. Observador (in Portuguese). 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  23. ^ Jieshen, Lei (15 June 2023). "官方：葡萄牙籍教练里卡多-苏亚雷斯执教北京国安" [Official: Portugal's Ricardo Soares to manage Beijing Guoan] (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  24. ^ Ricardo Soares coach profile at Soccerway
  25. ^ Ricardo Soares manager stats at ForaDeJogo (archived)

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