Richard Ríos, born on 2 June 2000 (age 26), is a Colombian central midfielder with Benfica, where he wears the number 20 shirt.
His career is still shaped most clearly by Palmeiras. Across three seasons there he made 71 league appearances and scored five league goals, establishing himself as a regular rather than a passing squad name. That spell remains the substantial body of work in his club career.
Benfica brought a new stage, and his most productive league season came there in 2025-26, when he scored five times in 27 appearances. In 2026-27 he has remained in the first-team picture, with five appearances across all competitions, including league football and Europa League qualifying.
Ríos has also been involved with Colombia, featuring in World Cup and South American qualifying matches. His career to this point is a Palmeiras-heavy one, now being extended at Benfica with regular club and international involvement.
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