2004
Transfer to Chelsea
After a spell with Porto, Ricardo Carvalho signs for Chelsea. The centre-back followed Jose Mourinho from Porto after winning the Champions League.
Football player and manager history
Ricardo Carvalho
Explore 6 football history records associated with Ricardo Carvalho, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2004 May 26th
Champions League Victory
Helps FC Porto keep a clean sheet in the final.
2004 May 26th
Champions League Winner
Ricardo Carvalho dominated key defensive exchanges and left Porto as a Champions League winner in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
2004 May 26th
Porto Defensive Leader
Completes an outstanding European campaign as a central defender.
2004 July 27th
Move to English Football
Reunites with Jose Mourinho in the English Premier League.
2005
Premier League Championship
Ricardo Carvalho wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and forms a composed central-defensive partnership with John Terry.