Richard Ríos Montoya (born 2 June 2000) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Primeira Liga club Benfica and the Colombia national team. Ríos is renowned for his versatility and ball-winning ability.
After beginning his career in Brazil with Flamengo and Guarani, he moved to Palmeiras, where he won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2023 and the Campeonato Paulista in 2024. In 2025, he transferred to Benfica and won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his debut season.
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Internationally, Ríos debuted for Colombia in 2022 and was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2024 Copa América.
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | St | Min | G | A | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Colombia |
International Friendlies | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | Colombia U20 Women |
International Friendlies | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-2027 | Benfica |
UEFA Europa League | 4 | 1 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-2027 | Benfica |
Portuguese Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 357 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
