Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a former Nigerian footballer, who played as a striker.From there he went to Portugal and Vitória

Is a former Nigerian footballer, who played as a striker.From there he went to Portugal and Vitória de Setúbal, where he experienced his most memorable years, eventually becoming the Portuguese first division's top scorer, in 1993–94, as his performances earned him the title of African Footballer of the Year in 1993, the first ever from the nation.

Is an Uzbekistani football midfielder. Gafurov made 11 appearances for the Uzbekistan national footb

Is an Uzbekistani football midfielder. Gafurov made 11 appearances for the Uzbekistan national football team from 1998 to 2001.

Is a former Sierra Leonean international footballer. Wurie played for K. Beerschot V.A.C. in the Bel

Is a former Sierra Leonean international footballer. Wurie played for K. Beerschot V.A.C. in the Belgian First Division for the 1993–94 through 1996–97 seasons. He also had a brief spell with Eintracht Braunschweig German Fußball-Regionalliga.

Is a Croatian football forward who plays for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga and is a member of the C

Is a Croatian football forward who plays for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga and is a member of the Croatian national team.At club level, Petri? spent five seasons with Grasshoppers Znrich before leaving the club for FC Basel in the summer of 2004 with lots of critics that are still active against him, because he burned a FC Basel scarf during the Swiss Champion celebration of Grasshoppers Znrich almost exactly one year before leaving Grasshoppers, for a transfer fee of three million euros and signing a four-year contract until June 2008. Playing for Grasshoppers

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Divi

Is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Stavropol.

A former Turkish goalkeeper who also played for national team. He goes on his career as a coach afte

A former Turkish goalkeeper who also played for national team. He goes on his career as a coach after his retirement. He is one of the sportsmen who served Turkish side Besiktas both as a player and coach.Kara had begun his career at Eskisehir Isikspor as a young keeper, where he joined after Usakspor and Bursaspor respectively. Whilst his spellings with Bursaspor, he was promoted to national team. He reached his peak of career with joining Besiktas in 1975/76 season where he will have spent his nine years. He achieved the Turkish League title in 1981/82 season. Kara retired football in 1984.

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Anzhi Makhachkala. He made his

Is a Russian professional footballer. As of May 2009, he plays for FC Anzhi Makhachkala. He made his professional debut in the Russian First Division in 2003 for FC Anzhi Makhachkala.

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) player, who plays as a midfielder for Silkeborg IF. He ha

Is a Danish professional football (soccer) player, who plays as a midfielder for Silkeborg IF. He has played 25 games and scored three goals for the Denmark national under-21 football team.Peter Degn started his career for local amateur team Ebeltoft IF in 1994. In 1996, he moved to Aarhus Gymnastik Forening (AGF) in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship. He got his national breakthrough in the 1996 Danish Cup final, when he scored the first goal in the 2-0 win against Brøndby IF.

A Swedish footballer, currently playing for Kalmar FF. His two brothers David and Viktor are also a

A Swedish footballer, currently playing for Kalmar FF. His two brothers David and Viktor are also a part of the squad.Since 2007, Rasmus was called up and played for the Sweden U21.

Was a Danish professional footballer who played for AB, Ølstykke FC and Næstved BK. Green died on

Was a Danish professional footballer who played for AB, Ølstykke FC and Næstved BK. Green died on 12 June 2006 on the Næstved training pitch, and his squad number (#7) was retired as a mark of respect. He played youth football at Brøndby IF, but did not play any senior games for the club.

Is a Danish professional football defensive midfielder, who currently plays for Danish Superliga sid

Is a Danish professional football defensive midfielder, who currently plays for Danish Superliga side SønderjyskE.

Is a Danish professional football player, who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Midtjylland in the Danish

Is a Danish professional football player, who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga. He has played one game for the Danish under-21 national team.Heinze was included in the FC Midtjylland (FCM) first team squad in 2002, and got his senior debut in the Spring 2005. In the spring 2007, Heinze contended with newly bought Czech goalkeeper Martin Raška for the position of starting goalkeeper.

Is a Junior tennis player from Sweden. He is currently ranked No.1 junior player in Sweden and ranke

Is a Junior tennis player from Sweden. He is currently ranked No.1 junior player in Sweden and ranked No.91 in the world. He is regarded as the best junior player in Sweden by tennis legend Stefan Edberg.

Is a Danish professional football forward who currently plays for Danish team AC Horsens.

Is a Danish professional football forward who currently plays for Danish team AC Horsens.

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the second round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to Georges Boireau.

A Swedish footballer who currently plays for AFC Ajax. He moved from Landskrona BoIS to Ajax, but di

A Swedish footballer who currently plays for AFC Ajax. He moved from Landskrona BoIS to Ajax, but didn't manage to secure a place in the starting line-up. He went on loan to FC Groningen, and eventually signed a deal there.

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently plays for the French Ligue 2 side Troyes A

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently plays for the French Ligue 2 side Troyes AC.Mikkelsen has previously played for the Danish sides FC Midtjylland and Esbjerg fB.

Was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat,

Was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.

Is a Danish rower and double World Champion in the Lightweight Double Sculls, with his partner Mads

Is a Danish rower and double World Champion in the Lightweight Double Sculls, with his partner Mads Rasmussen.Quist and Rasmussen placed third in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and fourth in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently plays for the Danish Superliga side Lyngby

Is a Danish professional football defender, who currently plays for the Danish Superliga side Lyngby Boldklub.

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for FC Honka in the Finnish Premier Division. He is a mi

Is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for FC Honka in the Finnish Premier Division. He is a midfielder. Schüller made his debut in an FC Honka jersey during the 2008 Finnish League Cup and his Premier Division debut in August 2008 against RoPS.

Is an Estonian professional footballer, playing for JK Kalev Tallinn in Meistriliiga. He plays the p

Is an Estonian professional footballer, playing for JK Kalev Tallinn in Meistriliiga. He plays the position of midifelder and is 1.80 m tall and weighs 73 kg.

Is a Swedish handballer, currently playing for Danish Handball League side AaB Håndbold. He has pre

Is a Swedish handballer, currently playing for Danish Handball League side AaB Håndbold. He has previously played for IFK Skövde in the Swedish Elitserien.

Is a Danish professional football player, who currently plays as a midfielder for Esbjerg fB in the

Is a Danish professional football player, who currently plays as a midfielder for Esbjerg fB in the Danish Superliga. He has represented Denmark more than 40 times for various national youth teams, and he was selected for the Danish under-21 national team for the UEFA U-21 Championship 2006.

Is a Soviet sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, he

Is a Soviet sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-1 1000 m event.