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Richard Ríos

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

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Richard Ríos Montoya is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Benfica and the Colombia national team. He began his senior career in Brazil, established himself at Palmeiras, and transferred to Benfica in 2025.

What it is

Richard Ríos is a Colombian midfielder known for his versatility and ball-winning ability. He currently plays for Benfica in Portugal's Primeira Liga and represents the Colombia national team, having developed his professional career entirely in Brazil before moving to Europe.

Why it matters

Ríos has won major honours including the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Palmeiras in 2023 and the Campeonato Paulista in 2024. He also helped Benfica win the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his debut season. On the international stage, he was part of Colombia's squad that finished runners-up at the 2024 Copa América.

Key details

Born in Vegachí, Antioquia, Colombia in 2000, Ríos began his senior career with Flamengo in Brazil, later playing for Guarani and Palmeiras. He transferred to Benfica in 2025 and wears the number 20 shirt. He made his senior debut for Colombia in 2022 and has since been used in central and defensive midfield roles.

In short

  • Colombian midfielder for Benfica and Colombia national team.
  • Won league titles with Palmeiras and Supertaça with Benfica.
  • Runners-up at 2024 Copa América with Colombia.
  • Versatile ball-winning midfielder with experience in Brazil and Portugal.

Quick questions

Who is Richard Ríos?
Richard Ríos Montoya is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Benfica and the Colombia national team.
What position does Richard Ríos play?
He primarily plays as a midfielder, including central and defensive midfield roles, and is known for his ball-winning ability.
What major titles has Richard Ríos won?
He won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Palmeiras in 2023, the Campeonato Paulista in 2024, and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Benfica in 2025.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_R%C3%ADos
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, position, club history, honours, and Colombia international career
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301520/richard-rios
    Supports: Current club, shirt number, position, nationality, and birth date
  3. Red Bull — https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/richard-rios
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, career start, Benfica move, and Colombia national team context
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/richard-rios/profil/spieler/735573
    Supports: Position, place of birth, club history, contract information, and right-footed profile