Rúben Ferreira

Rúben Rafael Sousa Ferreira was born on 17 February 1990 in Funchal, Portugal.

Ferreira began his youth career at the academy of the Portuguese club União Madeira where he was trained from 2003 to 2007. In 2007 the young footballer moved to the Marítimo youth squad. In 2008 Rúben Ferreira penned a three-year contract with Marítimo B for the first time in his professional career. During this period he took part in 51 matches kicking 3 goals. In 2011 Rúben joined Marítimo where he continues to play until now. He hasn’t become a regular first team player so far. Since 2011 the footballer has made only 18 appearances. However the 22-year-old defender is believed to be one of the most promising players of the team.

In 2006 Rúben Ferreira was called up 5 times to the Portugal U-16 football team. Since 2011 the defender has played more than 10 games for the Portugal U-21 football team.