First International Appearance
Begins an international career known for creative wing play.
Role range: 2003-2018
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ricardo Quaresma Biography and Timeline
Follow Ricardo Quaresma through 8 dated historical records for Portugal.
Ricardo Quaresma, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2003
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut during a friendly against Bolivia.
Role range: 2003-2018
2009
Premier League Chelsea Loan Spell
Represents Chelsea on loan from Inter Milan in 2009, providing an additional wide option for Guus Hiddink's Premier League squad.
2016
Euro Round of Sixteen Decider
Sends Portugal into the quarter-finals with a close-range header.
Role range: 2016-2016
Winning Goal Against Croatia
Scores the extra-time winner against Croatia at Euro 2016.
Role range: 2016-2016
Euro Quarter-Final Shootout
Secures a place in the European Championship semi-finals.
Role range: 2016-2016
Winning Penalty Against Poland
Converts Portugal's decisive penalty in the shootout against Poland.
Role range: 2016-2016
2017
Besiktas Wing Creativity 2017
Ricardo Quaresma creates chances with outside-of-the-foot passes and deliveries as the club wins another league title.
Records, sources and methodology
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