Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rui Pedro dos Santos Patrício (born 15 February 1988 in Marrazes) is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal, as a goalkeeper. Patrício played as a striker at a young age. Reportedly, a Sporting Clube de Portugal scout was in the area and saw the youngster play in goal; the scout was very impressed and signed him to the Sporting youth academy. He made his first division debut on November 19, 2006, in a 1 0 away win against C.S. Marítimo in the 10th round; subbing in for habitual club and country first-choice Ricardo, he saved a penalty kick 15 minutes before the end of the game. In 2007 08, after Ricardo''s departure to Real Betis, Patrício beat competition from Sporting veteran Tiago and new signing Vladimir Stojkovi to become the undisputed starter. On 27 November 2007, he made his UEFA Champions League debut, in a 2 1 loss at Manchester United.