Ricardo Esgaio (full name: Ricardo Miguel Moreira da Costa Esgaio) is a Portuguese professional footballer, primarily a right-back or right wing-back who can also play as a right winger. He is known for pace, work rate, and versatility on the right flank.

• Full name: Ricardo Miguel Moreira da Costa Esgaio
• Date of birth: January 16, 1993
• Place of birth: Nazaré, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Primary positions: Right-back, right wing-back, right winger
• Youth career: União Leiria (2001–2006), Sporting CP (2006–2012)
• Senior clubs (notable):
  • Sporting CP B (2012–2015)
  • Sporting CP (first team — limited appearances)
  • G.D. Chaves (loan — 2014–2015)
  • S.C. Braga (2015–2019)
  • S.C. Braga B (occasional)
  • SAD (Sporting Clube de Braga) — later re-signed/continued roles (depending on season)
  • S.C. Braga (returned/continued) and later moved to S.C. Famalicão on loan or permanent moves in some seasons (club career can vary by season)
• Braga highlights: At Braga, Esgaio established himself as a regular first-team member, contributing defensively and offensively from the right flank. He appeared in Primeira Liga matches and domestic cup competitions, helping Braga compete near the top of the Portuguese league and in cup finals during his spell.
• International career: Represented Portugal at multiple youth levels, including U16, U17, U18, U19, U20 and U21. He was part of Portugal’s squad at youth tournaments and earned recognition for his performances at youth international level. He has been called up to senior squads but senior caps are limited.
• Playing style: Quick, energetic full-back with good stamina and ability to overlap and contribute crosses. Versatile enough to play further up the wing when needed.
• Notable traits: Professionalism, tactical awareness, set-piece delivery on occasion.

Current status: Club affiliation and squad role can change with transfers each season; for the latest club and season statistics, consult updated squad lists or official club records.