Michel RibeiroMichel Ribeiro is a Belgian former footballer who played as a midfielder.Early lifeRibeiro was born in 1975 in Belgium. He joined the youth academy of Belgian side Genk at the age of six.CareerIn 1998, Ribeiro signed for Dutch side Telstar. He retired from professional football at the age of twenty-eight due to injury.Style of playRibeiro mainly operated as a midfielder. He specifically operated as an attacking midfielder.Personal lifeRibeiro was born in Belgium to Portuguese parents. His wife is Dutch. His son Diego Ribeiro was also a footballer in Belgium.