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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Good burst to drive box-to-box and join late in the attack. (conf 0.65)
Covers ground well for a central midfielder but not a pure sprinter. (conf 0.6)
Comfortable turning under pressure in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.6)
Tireless engine allowing him to shuttle box-to-box for 90 minutes. (conf 0.7)
Control
Reliable control that lets him keep tempo in transition. (conf 0.6)
Can carry the ball forward through midfield lines confidently. (conf 0.6)
Strong physical frame used to protect possession under pressure. (conf 0.6)
Has a powerful long-range strike, scored notable goals for Colombia. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Circulates play efficiently in a double-pivot or box-to-box role. (conf 0.6)
Capable of switching play though not his primary strength. (conf 0.55)
Rarely a crossing outlet given his central midfield profile. (conf 0.45)
Finds late runners with timely forward passes in transition. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Arrives in the box and has a track record of scoring key goals. (conf 0.6)
Willing shooter from distance, sometimes at the expense of efficiency. (conf 0.55)
Times late box arrivals well to support the attack. (conf 0.55)
Not a regular set-piece taker for club or country. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Decent in duels given his physical build though not a dominant header threat. (conf 0.5)
Physically imposing presence that wins midfield battles consistently. (conf 0.65)
Defense
High-energy presser who disrupts opposition build-up aggressively. (conf 0.65)
Active tackler and interceptor breaking up opposition attacks. (conf 0.6)
Solid discipline covering ground in front of the back line. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Handles big-game pressure well, evident in Copa America performances. (conf 0.6)
Generally sound choices though occasionally overambitious with shots. (conf 0.55)
Relentless box-to-box workhorse who covers every blade of grass. (conf 0.7)
Resilience
No major injury history of note through his career so far. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Prime-age talent whose move to a bigger league should sharpen his ceiling. (conf 0.6)
Known continentally as a key Colombia international and Palmeiras star. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Richard Ríos is a dynamic Colombian box-to-box midfielder known for his engine, physicality, and ability to arrive late in the box to score. Developed at Palmeiras where he won major Brazilian and Copa Libertadores honours, he earned a move to Benfica in Portugal's Liga Portugal Betclic. A regular for the Colombia national team, he was a standout performer during their run to the 2024 Copa America final. His profile combines relentless pressing and ground coverage with a willingness to shoot from distance.
Made his name at Palmeiras in Brazil, winning the Brasileirão.
Key member of the Colombia squad that reached the final of the 2024 Copa America.
Transferred from Palmeiras to Benfica in Portugal's Liga Portugal Betclic.