Luiz Ricardo da Silva (born 12 November 1984), commonly known as Zelão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
Career Zelão scored his first goal in the Campeonato Brasileiro against Santos on 3 June 2007 in a 1–1 draw.
On 31 January 2011, Zelão signed a four-year contract with FC Kuban Krasnodar. After two seasons with Kuban, Zelão left on 23 January 2013, and a week later signed for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Astana.
In November 2014, Zelão was linked with a move to Guarani, but went on to sign for XV de Piracicaba in December.
Career statistics
Club performance League Cup Continental OtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the Kazakhstan Super Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals2008Saturn RamenskoyeRussian Premier League27100--271200926100--261201022110--2312011–12Kuban Krasnodar33310--3432012–1311010--1202013AstanaKazakhstan Premier League283102010323 Total Russia119630--1226 Kazakhstan 283102010323 Career total14794020101519
Honours Astana Kazakhstan Super Cup: Runner-up 2013
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References
External links CBF placar