Richard Ríos

Soccer Player

Birthplace Vegachí, Colombia

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About

Professional soccer player most widely regarded for playing as a central midfielder for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. He has also represented his home country of Colombia on an international level. Before being signed to Palmeiras, he played for Série A teams including Flamengo, Mazatlán, and Guarani.

Before Fame

He launched his career playing the indoor sport of futsal. His performance during the 2018 South American Under-20 Futsal Championship quickly earned the engagement of Flamengo, and after a 2-month trial period with the Brazilian club, he was officially signed to their youth team. He made his senior career debut with Flamengo as a substitute for Matheus Dantas in a January 23, 2020, victory match against Vasco da Gama.

Trivia

In February 2023, he was named by Correio Popular as a "fundamental piece" of the Guarani team. This statement came after he made the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory match against Clube de Regatas Brasil.

Family Life

He originally hails from Colombia. 

Associated With

Some of his Palmeiras teammates include Gustavo GómezRaphael Veiga, and Joaquín Piquerez.