Ricardo Santos is a Cape Verdean defender born on June 18, 1990, in Praia, Cape Verde. He currently plays for the Cape Verde national team and has had a journeyman club career across Europe, including stints in Portugal, England, and Scotland. Santos is known for his physicality and leadership at the back. He has been a consistent performer for Cape Verde, helping the team in various African Cup of Nations campaigns. His club career includes spells at Barnsley, Bolton Wanderers, and Peterborough United.