Career
During his professional career Ribeiro represented Vitória de Setúbal, U.F.C.I. Tomar, Chaplain to the Forces União de Coimbra, Vitória de Guimarães, Amora Football Club, Académica de Coimbra, Boavista Football Club, South Carolina (U.S.) Farense and South Carolina (U.S.) Olhanense, retiring in 1990 at the age of 32. Nine of his 14 senior seasons were spent in the top division, where he amassed totals of 146 games and 20 goals.