Vitinha vs Ricardo Carvalho
Vitinha vs Ricardo Carvalho: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Vitinha and Ricardo Carvalho?
Vitinha's rivalry with Ricardo Carvalho was a major one, with both players vying for the top defender spot in the league. The rivalry between the two players was marked by intense battles on the pitch.
Vitinha
Key numbers
- Games playedover 1,000
- Goals scoredover 100
- Assists providedover 200
- Clean sheets keptover 500
- Trophies wonover 20
Top honours
- Portuguese league title2009
- Best Defender of the Year2009
- Portuguese Cup winner2010
- UEFA Champions League runner-up2011
- Portuguese Super Cup winner2010
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Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.