Pereira was
brought up in Portugal, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. He joined the youth academy of a local Portuguese club, where he honed his skills as a defender and developed into a promising young talent.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Ricardo Pereira of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford at The King Power Stadium on December 4, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)