Ricardo Mendes Nascimento (born 3 April 1974), commonly known as Lecheva, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the current football coordinator of Amazonas.
Playing career Born in Mogi das Cruzes, he began his career at União Mogi, in addition to having played for ECUS and São José EC. He was successful in Pará football, first at Tuna Luso and mainly at Paysandu, where he became one of the great names in the club's history.
Managerial career
He began his coaching career at Paysandu itself, becoming state champion in 2013. He managed several other clubs in the northern region of the country, doing a great job at Amazonas FC, being appointed as one of those responsible for structuring the club. He worked at Paysandu SC as football coordinator in 2022-2023. In April 2024, Lecheva went to Amazonas FC to repeat his role as football director.
Honours Player Paysandu Copa dos Campeões: 2002 Copa Norte: 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2001 Campeonato Paraense: 2001, 2002, 2005
Coach Paysandu Campeonato Paraense: 2013
Amazonas Campeonato Amazonense Second Division: 2019
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