Richard Ríos

Richard Ríos contract and transfer fees

Richard Ríos's contract with Benfica runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Richard Ríos has moved for €28m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €27m, Palmeiras to Benfica, Jul 2025.

Benfica paid €27m for Richard Ríos in July 2025. His value is now €27m, €490k above the fee. That is €600k per appearance across his 45 for them so far.

Richard Ríos transfer history and what each club made

• Flamengo RJ U20 · sold to Flamengo for an undisclosed fee (Jan 2021)
• Flamengo · signed from Flamengo RJ U20 for an undisclosed fee (Jan 2021) · left free for Guarani (Aug 2022)
• Guarani · joined free from Flamengo (Aug 2022) · sold to Palmeiras for €1m (Mar 2023) · profit for Guarani €1m
• Palmeiras · signed from Guarani for €1m (Mar 2023) · sold to Benfica for €27m (Jul 2025) · profit for Palmeiras €26m
• Benfica · signed from Palmeiras for €27m (Jul 2025) · current club

Richard Ríos injury record and availability

Richard Ríos has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Richard Ríos has played 385 of a possible 630 minutes since he joined (61%): 5 starts and 6 appearances in 7 games, average rating 7.25.

Since 2025, Richard Ríos has had 2 injury spells: 36 days out and 8 games missed. Longest: shoulder injury, 31 days (Jan 2026).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 31 days out, 7 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 5 days out, 1 game missed

Benfica injury list

Richard Ríos international career: Colombia caps

Richard Ríos has 40 senior caps for Colombia (2,366 minutes, 25 starts), the first in October 2023.

Last 12 months: 13 caps, 6 starts, 605 minutes in 14 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 10 Oct 2026.