Ricardo Páez

Ricardo David Páez Gómez (born February 9, 1979, in Acarigua) is a retired Venezuelan footballer.

Not to be confused with Richard Páez.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Páez and the second or maternal family name is Gómez.
Ricardo Páez
Ricardo Páez, was a Venezuelan footballer.
Personal information
Full name Ricardo David Páez Gómez
Date of birth (1979-02-09) February 9, 1979
Place of birth Acarigua, Venezuela
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 ULA Mérida
1997 Standard Liège
1997 Estudiantes Mérida
1998 Boca Juniors 0 (0)
1999 Lanús
1999–2000 Estudiantes Mérida
2000–2001 Deportivo Táchira
2001 Nacional Táchira
2002 San Luis
2002–2003 Estudiantes Mérida
2003 UA Maracaibo
2003 Bani Yas
2004 Barcelona SC
2004 América Cali 17 (0)
2005 Deportivo Pereira 16 (4)
2005 Poli Timişoara 2
2006 Deportivo Táchira 3 (0)
2006 PAS Giannina
2007 Estudiantes Mérida
2007–2008 Veria 15 (0)
2008 Alianza Lima 20 (3)
2009 César Vallejo 18 (1)
2009–2010 Castellón 21 (0)
2010–2014 Mineros Guayana 99 (11)
International career
2000–2007 Venezuela 64 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 June 2010

Club career

During his career, Páez played in 10 different countries, representing mainly Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club - four spells. He also played in Belgium, Argentina (although he only appeared for the reserves at Boca Juniors), México, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Colombia, Romania, Greece, Peru and Spain.

International career

Páez made his debut for Venezuela on August 10, 2000, during a 5–1 friendly win in Costa Rica, subsequently representing the nation in three Copa América; in the 2007 edition, as the hosts progressed through the group stages, Páez scored once in three matches.

In total, he gained 64 international caps.

International goals
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result CompetitionRef.
1.September 4, 2001Estadio Nacional de Chile, Santiago, Chile Chile0–10–22002 World Cup qualification
2.November 20, 2002Brígido Iriarte, Caracas, Venezuela Uruguay1–01–0Friendly
3.April 2, 2003Brígido Iriarte, Caracas, Venezuela Jamaica2–02–0Friendly
4.February 9, 2005José Pachencho Romero, Maracaibo, Venezuela Estonia1–03–0Friendly
5.March 28, 2007José Pachencho Romero, Maracaibo, Venezuela New Zealand1–05–0Friendly
6.June 26, 2007Pueblo Nuevo, San Cristóbal, Venezuela Bolivia2–12–22007 Copa América

Personal life

Páez's father, Richard, was once coach of the national team.

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