Ricardo (footballer, born 1971)

Ricardo, Spanish footballer and manager

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Born: December 30, 1971
Age in 2026: 55
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Birth year: 1971

About Ricardo (footballer, born 1971)

Ricardo López Felipe (born 30 December 1971), known simply as Ricardo, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played 279 La Liga matches over 15 seasons, starting his career at Atlético Madrid where he struggled to break through, then representing mostly Valladolid (four seasons) and Osasuna (eight). He also spent two years with Manchester United in the Premier League. Ricardo won two international caps for Spain, and was part of the squad for the 2002 World Cup. After retiring, he worked as a manager and a goalkeeper coach.

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Career and life highlights

Ricardo won two international caps for Spain, and was part of the squad for the 2002 Worl.

Ricardo (footballer, born 1971) timeline

2002Ricardo won two international caps for Spain, and was part of the squad for the 2002 World Cup.
2002Ricardo won two international caps for Spain, and was part of the squad for the 2002 Worl.

The world when Ricardo (footballer, born 1971) was born

Ricardo (footballer, born 1971) was born in 1971. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1971

#1 song"Joy to the World" – Three Dog Night
Top movieThe French Connection
Top TV showAll in the Family
Best-selling bookThe Exorcist – William Peter Blatty

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMuhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier "Fight of the Century"
Top headlinePentagon Papers published
Technology milestoneFirst email sent by Ray Tomlinson
Defining fadHot pants
Notable inventionEmail (Ray Tomlinson)
World population3.78 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRichard Nixon
Sports championPittsburgh Pirates (World Series)
Also wonMilwaukee Bucks (NBA)
U.S. population207.7M

1971 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Ricardo (footballer, born 1971)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1971	2026
Gas	$0.36	$3.45/gal
Average home	$18,100	$435,000
Average income	$11,800	$67,500
Minimum wage	$1.60	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$1.65	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.08	$0.73
Population	207.7M	341 million

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