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Richard Rios

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Richard Ríos Montoya[1]
Date of birth 2 June 2000[1]
Place of birth Vegachí, Antioquia, Colombia[1]
Nationality Colombian[3]
Position Midfielder / central midfielder[1]
Current club Benfica[1]

Richard Ríos is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Benfica and the Colombia national team.

Context

Richard Ríos is a midfielder known for his skills on the field. He moved to Benfica in July 2025 after playing for Palmeiras. His international career includes playing for the Colombia national team. Some sources mention he was born in Vegachí, Antioquia, Colombia, while others note he grew up in Medellín [1].

Documented claims

  • He joined Benfica in July 2025. [2]
  • He has played for the Colombia national team. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Richard Ríos?

Richard Ríos joined Benfica in July 2025 after playing for Palmeiras [2].

Why is Richard Ríos not playing today?

There is no information in the sources about why Richard Ríos is not playing today.

Is Richard Ríos in a relationship?

There is no information in the sources about Richard Ríos' relationship status.

What is Richard Ríos' salary?

There is no information in the sources about Richard Ríos' salary.

Sources

  1. Quién es Richard Ríos, jugador de Colombia: trayectoria de clubes, números y lo que debes saber de él — cnnespanol.cnn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Richard Ríos - Benfica Midfielder — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Richard Rios Profile & Stats | Midfielder | Goal.com US — goal.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People