Ricardo wins SSL Player of the Month award

Partizan forward Ricardo Gomes won SSL Player of the Month award for the month of September. He was handed out 100,000RSD check prior to Vojvodina home game kick-off and he passed the check to two charities involving treatments for the kids in need.

“I`m proud and happy to be awarded player of the month. Most of all, I`d like to thank my teammates who helped me achieve it, not only this honour but many other records I set playing for Partizan. All of them have a special meaning for me but I still want my biggest dream to be achieved, the one we fight for so much on the pitch – to be top of the league. That would be the biggest and most significant success”, said 30-year-old Ricardo.

Few weeks ago, Ricardo was announced SSL Player of the Week and received a 50,000RSD check he passed for treatment of former Partizan keeper Radovan Radakovic who sadly passed away last week.

“I`m happy to help this way, to pass the funds I received to those in need. We should never talk about it publicly but my teammates, family and myself help others quietly. I call on other people to do so; one charity text message instead of a cup of coffee or juice can mean a lot to someone in need”, said Ricardo.

Being a Partizan player means duty, love, burden and responsibility. Ricardo singles out couple of tough recent encounters.

“I would say one against Novi Pazar, because of the result alone; we had many tough games anyway. Also, one against Nice was one of the good ones; we didn`t win but showed quality and proved we are able to do good things”.

30-year od forward also underlines the importance of the family who are regulars at Partizan games.

“I do all of this for them, they are my motivation. I get strength from family when things don`t go the right way, sharing the best moments of celebration with them. Therefore, family is my foundation and joy. I do everything for them”, said Ricardo.