8 Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos, 2000-03-21, Midfielder for Colombia, plays for Palmeiras. 20 international caps, 1 goals. Part of Colombia's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
Palmeiras midfielder who was a revelation for Colombia at the 2024 Copa América. Currently plying his trade at Palmeiras, an industrious midfielder, Richard Ríos excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Colombia. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Colombia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
In 2025, he transferred to Benfica and won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his debut season.
Internationally, Ríos debuted for Colombia in 2022 and was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2024 Copa América.