Richard Ríos

Richard Ríos Montoya (born 2 June 2000) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras and the Colombia national team.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ríos and the second or maternal family name is Montoya.
Richard Ríos
Personal information
Full name Richard Ríos Montoya
Date of birth (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000
Place of birth Vegachí, Colombia
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Palmeiras
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 17 (1)
International career‡
2023– Colombia 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 23 March 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:01, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Born 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

In 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 susbtitute 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)

On 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

On 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

On 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]

Career statistics
As of 22 March 2023[16]
Club Season League Cup Continental State League Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Flamengo 2020 Série A 1000002[lower-alpha 1]0—30
2021 0000004[lower-alpha 1]0—40
Total 100000600070
Mazatlán (loan) 2021–22 Liga MX 6000———60
Guarani 2022 Série B 91————91
2023 0000—11[lower-alpha 2]2—112
Total 91000011200203
Career total 161000017200333
  1. Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca.
  2. Appearance(s) in Campeonato Paulista.

Honours

Club
Flamengo

References
  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. "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.
  9. "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.
  10. "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.
  11. "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.
  12. "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.
  13. "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.
  14. "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.
  15. "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.
  16. Richard Ríos at Soccerway
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