SL Benfica - Richard Ríos, #20
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A futsal player in his native Vegachí until his late teens, the Colombian midfielder took a leap of faith by travelling to Brazil, where a trial earned him a place at Flamengo following the 2018 South American Under-20 Championship.
He made his senior debut in 2020 and, after a loan spell in Mexico with Mazatlán and a productive period at Guarani in Brazil's second tier, joined Palmeiras. There he established himself as one of South America's most complete midfielders, helping the club win the Campeonato Brasileiro in 2023 and the Campeonato Paulista in 2024 and featuring in the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup.
In July 2025 he signed a five-year contract with Benfica, adding physical presence, ball-carrying and versatility to the Encarnados' midfield, and lifted the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his first weeks at the club.
An international since 2023, Ríos was a runner-up with Colombia at the 2024 Copa América and featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He made his senior debut in 2020 and, after a loan spell in Mexico with Mazatlán and a productive period at Guarani in Brazil's second tier, joined Palmeiras. There he established himself as one of South America's most complete midfielders, helping the club win the Campeonato Brasileiro in 2023 and the Campeonato Paulista in 2024 and featuring in the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup.
In July 2025 he signed a five-year contract with Benfica, adding physical presence, ball-carrying and versatility to the Encarnados' midfield, and lifted the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his first weeks at the club.
An international since 2023, Ríos was a runner-up with Colombia at the 2024 Copa América and featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Average Fan Rating
17 rated matches
6.1
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 4,009 | 45 | 41 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 15 | - | 6.2 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 2,512 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | - | 5.7 |
 UEFA Champions League | 682 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 7.0 |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 397 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
 Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 197 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 6.3 |
 Allianz Cup | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup Betano | 101 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 225 | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 5.8 |
 UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 179 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 6.0 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 46 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5.5 |
| Total | 4,234 | 51 | 42 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 15 | - | 6.1 |
| By Competition | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Ast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese League | 2 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 9 | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Portuguese Cup | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| League Cup | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Career | - | 51 | 8 | 6 | 15 | - |
Market Value
€19.5M €25M
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | 3-1 | →66' | 28' | ||
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | 0-7 | →67' | 25' | ||
13 AUG THU 19:45 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | 1-1 | XI | 94' | ||
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | 2-2 | →76' | 21' | ||
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | 6-1 | →65' | 30' | ||
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 MAY SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 34 | A | 1-3 | 1 | 7' | |
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 32 | A | 2-2 | 1 | 19' | |
25 APR SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 31 | H | 4-1 | 1 | 29' | |
6 APR MON 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 28 | A | 1-1 | 1 | 68' | |
14 MAR SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 26 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 50' |
Latest Assists
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 APR SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 31 | H | 4-1 | 1 | 89' | |
21 MAR SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 27 | H | 3-0 | 2 | 15, 55' | |
21 FEB SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 23 | H | 3-0 | 1 | 30' | |
10 DEC WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 6 | H | 2-0 | 1 | 49' | |
29 OCT WED 20:45 | Allianz CupQuarter-Final | H | 3-0 | 1 | 82' |
Latest Bookings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 32 | A | 2-2 | 1 | 90+12' | |
25 APR SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 31 | H | 4-1 | 1 | 41' | |
14 MAR SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 26 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 59' | |
25 FEB WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (2nd Leg) | A | 2-1 | 1 | 35' | |
14 JAN WED 20:45 | Portuguese Cup Generali TranquilidadeQuarter-Final | A | 1-0 | 1 | 40' |
