Ricardo Afonso

The 2025/2026 season as Assistant Coach at Al Batin FC in the Yelo League has come to an end. 🇸🇦✅

Now it’s time to look ahead, embrace new opportunities, and be fully prepared for the next challenge. 🔜⏳

Portugal, Estonia and Saudi Arabia.

Three countries, different cultures, distinct challenges, and one shared ambition: to keep growing.

Since the age of 15, I have been building a journey driven by hard work, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to new environments. Over the years, growth has been steady, shaped by preparation, dedication, and the opportunities that hard work itself helps create.

Looking back allows me to appreciate how far the journey has come. Looking ahead reinforces the motivation to continue doing more and doing better.

The future will bring new challenges, new lessons, and new opportunities. And it is precisely that perspective that continues to fuel the desire to evolve, contribute, and create value, wherever the next chapter may take me.

Grateful for the experiences so far, and excited for what lies ahead.

After 6 months and 25 games as assistant coach of Al Batin Football Club, my first experience in Saudi Arabia has come to an end.

A truly rewarding chapter, both professionally and personally.
Football once again gave me the opportunity to grow, adapt, and embrace a different culture and way of life, something I will always value and carry with me.

Thank you to the club , staff, players and fans for all the support throughout this journey.
And thank you, football, for making experiences like this possible.

20 matches in the Yelo League and 3 very important points in the fight for our goals.

Everyone together for the remaining matches!
Until the end! 🔵

Such a privilege! Such a honor!

Football and its unforgettable, rewarding moments.

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Training camp completed in Dammam.

Full focus on preparing for the remainder of the season.

We move forward.

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15 games in the Yelo League in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦✅

Focused on achieving our goals in the last 10 finals of the season.

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