RICHARD RIOS
Midfielder · Benfica · Primeira Liga
“A relentless midfield scanner who snuffs danger early.”
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A relentless midfield scanner who snuffs danger early.
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A relentless midfield scanner who snuffs danger early.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
79%
Last Updated
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GoalPost verdict
A relentless midfield scanner who snuffs danger early.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
11Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
67Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
29Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
68Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Movement
Counter attacks
Direct threat
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.16
1.49
per 90
0.62
11%
67%
0.85
2.9
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.16
season rate
Shots / 90
1.49
shot volume
Shot accuracy
42%
43/103 on target
Conversion
11%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.67
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
0.85
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
R. Rios is a box-to-box midfielder who plays on the front foot, pressing hard and jumping passing lanes before attacks can settle. He reads the game sharply from central areas, then uses that defensive anticipation to keep his team moving both out of possession and into the next phase.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Colombia at World Cup 2026, he gives the squad a reliable midfield disruptor who can raise the tempo without losing structure. In his prime years, that blend of aggression and reading makes him a useful stabilizer in big knockout moments.
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Analysis overview
R. Rios is a box-to-box midfielder who plays on the front foot, pressing hard and jumping passing lanes before attacks can settle. He reads the game sharply from central areas, then uses that defensive anticipation to keep his team moving both out of possession and into the next phase.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.49
SoT / 90
0.62
Accuracy
42%
Conversion
11%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A relentless midfield scanner who snuffs danger early.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.93 |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 5 | 0 | 2 | 472 | 7.42 |
 Paulista - A1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1,040 | 7.33 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 5 | 2 | 0 | 318 | 7.36 |
 Serie A | 10 | 0 | 2 | 741 | 7 |
 Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 6.4 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6.6 |
 Taça de Portugal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 134 | 7.4 |
 Primeira Liga | 27 | 5 | 4 | 2,279 | 7.09 |
 UEFA Champions League | 12 | 1 | 1 | 982 | 7.03 |
| Total | 82 | 11 | 9 | 6,235 | 7.16 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.16
Shots
1.49
per 90
Shots on target
0.52
Conversion %
11%
Dribbles
67%
Key passes
0.85
Pass accuracy
58%
Fouls won
2.21
per 90
Def actions
2.92
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Portugal | World Cup | D0-0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Jun 24 |  Congo DR | World Cup | W1-0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Jun 18 |  Uzbekistan | World Cup | W1-3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5.8 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Primeira Liga2,279 (37%)Paulista - A11,040 (17%)UEFA Champions League982 (16%)Serie A741 (12%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Colombia | World Cup - Qualification South America | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0.05 | 6.76 |
| 2025/26 |  Benfica | Primeira Liga | 82 | 11 | 9 | 0.24 | 7.15 |
| 2024/25 |  Palmeiras | Serie A | 63 | 6 | 4 | 0.16 | 6.89 |
| 2023/24 | Palmeiras | Serie A | 64 | 5 | 2 | 0.11 | 6.79 |
| 2022/23 |  Guarani Campinas | Serie B | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0.11 | 6.58 |
Career highlights
Carioca Série A
2021, 2019/2020
Paulista A1
2024, 2023
Serie A
2023, 2020/2021
Supercopa do Brasil
2021, 2020
CONMEBOL Recopa
2020
Career timeline detail
Benfica
2025 – Present
Apps
82
Goals
11
Assists
9
Minutes
6,235
Competition breakdown
| Primeira Liga | 82 app | 11 g | 7.15 |
Goal timeline
11 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Colombia
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.15
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Ecuador
Group context
Tournament overview
For Colombia at World Cup 2026, he gives the squad a reliable midfield disruptor who can raise the tempo without losing structure. In his prime years, that blend of aggression and reading makes him a useful stabilizer in big knockout moments.
Appearances
5
Best finish
Round
FIFA rank
24
Titles
0
Ecuador · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
71
Avg rating
7.15
Minutes
6,235
G/A 90
0.29
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
Ecuador · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Ivory Coast | Lincoln Financial Field | 11:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Curacao | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 AM |
| Jun 25 | Germany | MetLife Stadium | 8:00 PM |
R. Rios · projection status
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