Benfica 
Primeira Liga May 16
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
1-3
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Richard Ríos Montoya
25 years old
🔥 Scored in his last 3 matches
Position
Midfielder
Height
185 cm
Weight
74 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
02 Jun 2000 - Colombia
Birth City
Vegachí
Ranking
3rd
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of R. Rios — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
27
Starts
26
Minutes played
2279
Goals
5
Average rating
Cards
9
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1151 - 85%
Key passes / Assists
21 key passes / 4 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
50 committed / 66 drawn
Duels won %
55% (178/321)
Dribbles success %
62% (24/39)
Total / on target shots
46 shots / 16 on target
📊 General
Appearances
82
Starts
72
Minutes played
6235
Goals
11
Average rating
7.16/10
Cards
23
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
2816 - 59%
Key passes / Assists
59 key passes / 9 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
121 committed / 153 drawn
Duels won %
52% (417/799)
Dribbles success %
67% (78/117)
Total / on target shots
103 shots / 43 on target
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Benfica
A. Trubin
A. VoitinoviÄius
Diogo Ferreira
Samuel Soares
A. Bah
A. Dedić
António Silva
D. Banjaqui
Gonçalo Oliveira
J. Neto
J. Wynder
João Carvalho Fonseca
N. Otamendi
S. Dahl
S. Lopes Cabral
Tomás Araújo
A. Chemong
A. Schjelderup
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
E. Barrenechea
F. Aursnes
G. Prestianni
H. Sudakov
João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo
João Veloso
L. Barreiro
M. Figueiredo
Manu
R. Rios
Rafa
A. Cabral
Bruma
D. Lukebakio
F. Ivanović
Gonçalo Carvalho Moreira
Henrique Araújo
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira Rêgo
V. Pavlidis
Career of R. Rios since 2018
2025/2026
Benfica
Benfica82Apps
11Goals
9Assists
Rating
2024/2025Benfica
Benfica5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Palmeiras
Palmeiras48Apps
4Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Palmeiras
Palmeiras53Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Guarani Campinas
Guarani Campinas11Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Guarani Campinas
Guarani Campinas9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Mazatlán
Mazatlán6Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Flamengo
Flamengo4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Flamengo
Flamengo3Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Benfica
Benfica27Apps
5Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025Benfica
Benfica5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Palmeiras
Palmeiras24Apps
3Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Palmeiras
Palmeiras37Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Guarani Campinas
Guarani Campinas11Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Guarani Campinas
Guarani Campinas9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Mazatlán
Mazatlán6Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Flamengo
Flamengo4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Flamengo
Flamengo2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Palmeiras
→
Benfica
Transfer
Palmeiras
Benfica
2023
Guarani Campinas
→
Palmeiras
Guarani Campinas
Palmeiras
2022
Flamengo
→
Guarani Campinas
Free
Flamengo
Guarani Campinas
2022
Mazatlán
→
Flamengo
Mazatlán
Flamengo
2021
Flamengo
→
Mazatlán
Loan
Flamengo
Mazatlán
HONOURS
Paulista A1
Brazil
2025
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2025
Winner
Supercopa do Brasil
Brazil
2024
2nd Place
Serie A
Brazil
2024
2nd Place
Paulista A1
Brazil
2024
Winner
CONMEBOL Copa America
South America
2024
2nd Place
Serie A
Brazil
2023
Winner
Paulista A1
Brazil
2023
Winner
Carioca Série A
Brazil
2021
Winner
Supercopa do Brasil
Brazil
2021
Winner
Serie A
Brazil
2020/2021
Winner
Supercopa do Brasil
Brazil
2020
Winner
CONMEBOL Recopa
South America
2020
Winner
Carioca Série A
Brazil
2019/2020
Winner
LAST MATCHES
May 02
Primeira LigaDRAW
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Apr 25
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals1
Assists1
Rating
4-1
Apr 19
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Apr 12
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
BIOGRAPHY
R. Rios is a professional footballer currently playing for Benfica in the Primeira Liga. Originally from Vegachí, Colombia, this Colombia international has steadily made his way to the top level. Standing at 185 cm and weighing 74 kg, this midfielder has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His ability to drive forward while maintaining his defensive duties makes him one of the most versatile players in the squad. Over the course of his career, he has represented several clubs — Colombia, Palmeiras, Flamengo U20 — each step adding depth to his footballing education. Titles such as Serie A, Super Cup, Paulista A1 feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in Benfica's plans. R. Rios remains a player to keep a close eye on as the season develops.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May |
Estoril
|
1-3 | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 3/4 | 0 | 3 | 6/12 | 0/0 |
| 02 May |
Famalicao
|
2-2 | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1/3 | 0 | 3 | 10/17 | 0/0 |
| 25 Apr |
Moreirense
|
4-1 | 89 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 | 1 | 7/13 | 0/0 |
| 19 Apr |
Sporting CP
|
1-2 | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 3/11 | 0/0 |
| 12 Apr |
Nacional
|
2-0 | 79 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 5/10 | 0/0 |