Ricardo Mendes Nascimento (born 3 April 1974), better known as Lecheva, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager who played as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Mogi das Cruzes, he began his career at União Mogi, in addition to having played for ECUS and São José EC. He was successful in Pará football, first at Tuna Luso and mainly at Paysandu, where he became one of the great names in the club's history.[1]

Managerial career

He began his coaching career at Paysandu itself, becoming state champion in 2013. He managed several other clubs in the northern region of the country, doing a great job at Amazonas FC, being appointed as one of those responsible for structuring the club. Today he works again at Paysandu SC, this time as football coordinator.[2]

Honours

Player

Paysandu

Manager

Paysandu
Amazonas

References

  1. ^ "Paysandu: Com três acessos e títulos, Lecheva é considerado 'amuleto' do clube e diz: 'está no DNA'". O Liberal (in Portuguese). 29 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Lecheva deixa o Amazonas e será coordenador técnico no Paysandu". Portal Esporte de Manaus (in Portuguese). 6 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  • Lecheva at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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