Ricardo Esgaio
2026 · clause 5 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Ricardo Esgaio in Career Mode
Ricardo Esgaio is a wing-back at Sporting CP (73 overall, RB) — unremarkable at that. At 32 they're a present-day asset: proven level and leadership for the dressing room.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Ricardo Esgaio?
Their place is the flank, up and down the wing as RB. They suit a system that lets them get forward: they add width in attack and need cover in case they're caught out behind. They can also play CB and RM. The game also rewards them with roles like Attacking wingback and Wingback, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What are their strengths?
Their weapons: crossing (75) and tackling (73). Their crossing is competent and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 2,5 M€, with 18 K€ in wages. Worth it as a one-season stopgap; don't expect to resell high. And with a contract until 2026, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is Ricardo Esgaio's best position?
Their best position is RB, though they can also play CB and RM.
How high can Ricardo Esgaio's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (73): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 2,5 M€, with 18 K€ wages.
Can they handle the flank up and down?
Their top speed is 68 — unremarkable for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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