Rikarudo Higa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rikarudo Higa | ||
| Date of birth | May 4, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992 | Rio Branco | ||
| 1994 | Santa Helena | ||
| 1995 | Roma Apucarana | ||
| 1998 | Yaita SC | ||
| 1999 | Albirex Niigata | 34 | (6) |
| 2000 | Okinawa Kariyushi FC | ||
| 2003–2006 | FC Ryukyu | ||
| National team | |||
| 2004–2008 | Japan Futsal | ||
| 2009 | Japan Beach Soccer | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Rikarudo Higa (比嘉 リカルド Higa Rikarudo, born May 4, 1973) is a former Japanese football player. Although he was born in Brazil, he obtained Japanese citizenship in August 2003. He was formerly known as "Ricardo" until August 2003.
Playing career
Higa was born in Campinas, Brazil on May 4, 1973. He played for some Brazilian club until the middle of 1990s. In 1997, he moved to Japan and joined Prefectural Leagues club Yaita SC in 1998. In 1999, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, Albirex Niigata. In 2000, he moved to Prefectural Leagues club Okinawa Kariyushi FC and played in 1 season. In 2003, he joined Prefectural Leagues club FC Ryukyu. The club was promoted to Regional Leagues from 2005 and Japan Football League from 2006. He retired end of 2006 season.
Futsal career
Higa obtained Japanese citizenship in August 2003. In 2003, he was selected Japan national futsal team. He played at 2004 and 2008 Futsal World Cup.[1]
Beach soccer career
In 2009, Higa was selected Japan national beach soccer team for 2009 Beach Soccer World Cup.[1]
Club statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 1999 | Albirex Niigata | J2 League | 34 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 | ||
| Country | Japan | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 | |
| Total | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 6 | ||
References
- 1 2 Rikarudo Higa – FIFA competition record (archive)
External links
- Rikarudo Higa – FIFA competition record (archive)
- Rikarudo Higa at J.League (in Japanese)
- futsal.jfa.or.jp