Richard Ríos Montoya (born 2 June 2000) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro club Palmeiras and the Colombia national team.
 Ríos with Palmeiras in 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Richard Ríos Montoya | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 2 June 2000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Vegachí, Colombia | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Palmeiras | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Alianza Platanera (futsal) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Flamengo | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Flamengo | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | → Mazatlán (loan) | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Guarani | 20 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Palmeiras | 73 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Colombia | 19 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:36, 27 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||
Club career
editEarly career
editBorn in Vegachí, Ríos started his career playing futsal and attracted the interest of Flamengo during the 2018 South American Under-20 Futsal Championship. He was invited for a trial period at the Brazilian club and, after two months, Flamengo signed him to their youth team.[1]
Flamengo
editIn the beginning of the 2020 season, despite still playing in the youth team, Ríos was promoted to the professional team to play alongside reserve players and other youngsters in the first matches of the 2020 Campeonato Carioca.[2][3] He made his senior debut on 23 January 2020, coming on as a second-half substitute for Matheus Dantas in a 1–0 away win over Vasco da Gama.[4]
Ríos made his Série A debut on 27 September 2020, replacing Guilherme Bala in a 1–1 away draw against Palmeiras, as Flamengo was heavily impacted due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad. The following day, his contract was renewed until December 2021.[5]
On 21 June 2021, Ríos signed a contract extension with Flamengo until December 2023, on the same day the club announced his loan to Mexican club Mazatlán.[6]
Mazatlán (loan)
editOn 23 June 2021, Flamengo confirmed the one-year loan deal of Ríos to Mazatlán.[7] He made his debut for the club on 26 July, replacing Alfonso Sánchez in a 2–0 away win against Cruz Azul.
In September 2021, Ríos suffered a knee injury,[8] only returning to action the following April.[9] In May, after only six matches, Mazatlán opted to not exercise his US$ 1 million buyout clause, and he returned to Flamengo.[10]
Guarani
editOn 4 August 2022, Ríos terminated his contract with Flamengo, and signed a deal with Série B side Guarani until December 2023.[11] He scored his first professional goal on 11 October, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over CRB.[12]
In the 2023 season, Ríos became a key unit at Bugre.[13]
Palmeiras
editOn 28 March 2023, Ríos signed a contract with Palmeiras until the end of 2025, with an option for a further year.[14] The club paid R$ 6 million for 60% of his economic rights.[15]
Richardo Ríos arrived at Palmeiras under the sign of mistrust. Although he did well in Guarani in Paulistão, which aroused the interest of Palmeiras, there was the shadow that he left much to be desired. But the 23-year-old Rios began to steal the show, earning a starting spot, and winning the Brasileirão with the Verdão. In addition, he was the best dribbler in the competition. He was also part of the Colombian national team.[16]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 26 November 2024[17]
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | National cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Flamengo | 2020 | Série A | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
| Mazatlán (loan) | 2021–22 | Liga MX | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||||
| Guarani | 2022 | Série B | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | ||||
| 2023 | — | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 9 | 1 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | 20 | 3 | |||||
| Palmeiras | 2023 | Série A | 37 | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | 10[c] | 0 | — | 53 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6[c] | 1 | 1[d] | 0 | 47 | 4 | ||
| Total | 59 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 | 7 | ||
| Career total | 75 | 6 | 31 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 133 | 10 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Paulista
- ^ Includes Copa do Brasil
- ^ a b Appearances in Copa Libertadores
- ^ Appearance in Supercopa do Brasil
International
edit- As of match played 19 November 2024[18]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 | |
| Total | 19 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.[18]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 8 June 2024 | Commanders Field, Landover, United States |  United States |
3–1 | 5–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 6 July 2024 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, United States |  Panama |
4–0 | 5–0 | 2024 Copa América |
Honours
editFlamengo
Palmeiras
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2023
- Campeonato Paulista: 2024
References
edit- ^ "Flamengo contrata talento colombiano do futsal como aposta para categorias de base no campo" [Flamengo sign Colombian futsal talent as a bet for the youth football categories] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globoesporte.com. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Após empilhar títulos, base do Flamengo encara seu maior teste na abertura da Taça Guanabara" [After stocking up titles, Flamengo's youth setup face their biggest test in the Taça Guanabara opener] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Extra. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Flamengo deve utilizar jovens do elenco principal como reforços para a Taça Guanabara" [Flamengo might use youngsters of the main squad as additions for the Taça Guanabara] (in Brazilian Portuguese). colunadofla.com. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Colombiano do Flamengo foi joia do futsal e se destacou contra Falcão" [Colombian of Flamengo was a futsal pearl and was a spotlight against Falcão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Versátil contra o Palmeiras, Richard Rios renova contrato com o Flamengo" [Versatile against Palmeiras, Richard Ríos renews contract with Flamengo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Dia. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Após acertar renovação com Richard Rios, Flamengo encaminha empréstimo do volante ao futebol mexicano" [After agreeing renewal with Richard Ríos, Flamengo set loan of defensive midfielder to Mexican football]. O Dia. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Flamengo confirma empréstimo de Richard Ríos ao Mazatlán, do México" [Flamengo confirm loan of Richard Ríos to Mazatlán, from Mexico] (in Brazilian Portuguese). TNT Sports. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Richard Ríos, mediocampista del Mazatlán FC, será baja de 6 a 8 meses" [Richard Ríos, Mazatlán FC midfielder, will be out 6 to 8 months] (in Spanish). Noroeste. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Emprestado pelo Flamengo, Richard Ríos volta a jogar no México sete meses após lesão" [On loan from Flamengo, Richard Ríos is back to action in Mexico seven months after injury] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Mazatlán, do México, não exerce opção de compra, e Richard Ríos voltará ao Flamengo" [Mazatlán, from Mexico, does not exercise buyout clause, and Richard Ríos will return to Flamengo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Volante colombiano Richard Rios encerra vínculo com Flamengo e reforça o Guarani" [Colombian defensive midfielder Richard Rios ends link with Flamengo and bolsters Guarani] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Gol de Richard Ríos faz Bugre renascer" [Richard Ríos' goal makes Bugre be reborn] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio Popular. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Richard Ríos é referência do Bugre no meio de campo" [Richard Ríos becomes a reference of Bugre in the midfield] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio Popular. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Destaque no Paulista, Richard Ríos assina contrato e será o 10º colombiano da história do Palmeiras" [Spotlight in the Paulista, Richard Ríos signs contract and will be the 10th Colombian in Palmeiras' history] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Palmeiras anuncia a contratação de Richard Ríos" [Palmeiras announce the signing of Richard Ríos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Confira os melhores momentos de Richard Rios no Palmeiras em 2023". 17 December 2023.
- ^ Ríchard Ríos at Soccerway
- ^ a b Ríchard Ríos at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
edit- Ríchard Ríos at Liga MX (archive) (in Spanish)