Richard
Ríos
Colombia
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Football
Date of birth | 2 June 2000 |
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Age | 25 |
Nationality | Colombia |
Career start | 2020 |
Disciplines | Soccer (standard) |
Like so many great South American players, Richard Ríos honed his skills on the futsal pitch. The fast-paced form of soccer, which emphasises technical ability, was the perfect breeding ground for the Colombian as he developed exceptional ball control and a unique sense of creativity.
It was on these futsal pitches in Brazil that Ríos soon made his mark. Determined to follow his dream of becoming a professional soccer player, he excelled in the fast-paced format of the game and was soon invited for a trial with one of the country’s most prestigious clubs, Flamengo.
Quickly promoted from the youth set-up to the first team, Ríos caught the eye thanks to his ability to control the ball in tight spaces and his determination to win possession back from the opposition. These attributes saw him excel in Brazil and earn a move to Portuguese giants S.L. Benfica in the summer of 2025.
Excelling at one of Europe’s biggest clubs and on the international stage for Colombia, Ríos is inspiring a whole new generation of talent through his ability on the pitch and his undeniable passion for the game.