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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances to burst past a full-back or into the box. (conf 0.75)
Good but not elite straight-line pace at this stage of his career. (conf 0.7)
Sharp change of direction lets him beat defenders in tight areas. (conf 0.78)
Sustains high work-rate across a Braga season including Europe. (conf 0.7)
Control
Clean control under pressure typical of a long-time Liga Portugal top scorer. (conf 0.78)
Comfortable running at defenders from wide or central areas. (conf 0.78)
Not physically dominant but uses body positioning to protect the ball. (conf 0.6)
Strikes the ball cleanly from distance and around the box. (conf 0.75)
Distribution
Reliable in combination play as Braga's captain and creative focal point. (conf 0.72)
Capable but not a primary long-range distributor from a forward role. (conf 0.55)
Delivers useful crosses when drifting wide from a front role. (conf 0.65)
Reads teammates' runs well, contributing consistent assist numbers. (conf 0.7)
Chance threat
Prolific and clinical, long Braga's top scorer across multiple seasons. (conf 0.82)
Generally picks smart moments to shoot rather than forcing efforts. (conf 0.72)
Finds pockets between lines and times box arrivals well. (conf 0.75)
Reliable free-kick and penalty taker throughout his Braga career. (conf 0.78)
Duels
Undersized for aerial duels, wins few headers relative to output elsewhere. (conf 0.55)
Competes well in ground battles despite lacking great physical size. (conf 0.62)
Defense
Engages in Braga's front-foot pressing scheme without being a specialist. (conf 0.58)
Limited defensive output typical of an attack-minded forward. (conf 0.5)
Focuses primarily on attacking duties with minimal tracking back. (conf 0.48)
Mental
Long-serving captain who has handled pressure moments and penalties calmly. (conf 0.78)
Experienced decision-maker in Braga's final third for over a decade. (conf 0.72)
Puts in consistent effort as club captain and senior leader. (conf 0.68)
Resilience
Generally available season to season with occasional muscular issues. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
At 31, likely near his peak output with limited further trajectory upside. (conf 0.65)
Well known in Portuguese football as Braga's captain and record scorer, capped internationally. (conf 0.68)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ricardo Horta is Braga's long-serving captain and talismanic forward, a quick, technically sharp attacker who drifts across the front line and consistently ranks among Liga Portugal's top scorers. Comfortable both finishing chances and creating them, he combines dribbling ability with a reliable shot from distance or set pieces. Now in his thirties, he remains the focal point of Braga's attack in the 2025-26 season and has earned senior Portugal caps over the years.
Long-time captain and record scorer for SC Braga.
Capped for the Portugal senior national team.
One of Liga Portugal's most consistent goal-and-assist forwards over the past decade.