| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricardo José Vaz Alves Monteiro | ||
| Date of birth | October 7, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Gestaçô, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Rio Ave | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Covilhã | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2006 | Covilhã | 102 | (15) |
| 2006–2007 | Gondomar | 18 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | Portimonense | 30 | (5) |
| 2008– | Rio Ave | 70 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 June 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Ricardo José Vaz Alves Monteiro, aka Tarantini (born 7 October 1983 in Gestaçô, Baião), is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. as an attacking midfielder.