Ricardo Velho

Ricardo Velho is a 27-year-old Portuguese goalkeeper who spent four seasons as Farense's reliable starter in the Portuguese top flight before moving to Turkish club Gençlerbirliği in 2025. His inclusion in Portugal's World Cup squad picture is a measure of the depth Roberto Martínez is exploring rather than an indication of imminent first-team involvement — with Diogo Costa, José Sá, and Rui Silva all ahead of him. Velho's experience of consistent first-team football at Farense, a club that punched above its weight in the Primeira Liga, is his primary credential.