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Richarlison

Richarlison celebrating the 2019 Copa América with Brazil
Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-05-10) 10 May 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Height	1.84 m
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current club	Tottenham Hotspur
Number	9
Youth career
2013–2014	Real Noroeste
2014–2015	América Mineiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2015–2016	América Mineiro	24	(9)
2016–2017	Fluminense	54	(17)
2017–2018	Watford	38	(5)
2018–2022	Everton	135	(43)
2022–	Tottenham Hotspur	62	(13)
National team‡
2017	Brazil U20	8	(2)
2021	Brazil Olympic	6	(5)
2018–	Brazil	48	(20)
Honours Men's football Representing  Brazil Copa América Winner 2019 Brazil Runner-up 2021 Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2020 Tokyo Team
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 03:19, 19 January 2025 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:48, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Richarlison de Andrade (born on May 10, 1997), known simply as Richarlison, is a professional footballer from Brazil. He plays as a forward for the English club Tottenham Hotspur and for the Brazil national team.

Richarlison started his professional career with América Mineiro in 2015. He helped them get promoted from Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in his first season. After that, he moved to Fluminense. He played 67 games and scored 19 goals in two years there. He was even named in the Team of the Season when his club finished second in the 2017 Campeonato Carioca.

Later, he signed with Watford and then Everton. In 2022, he joined Tottenham Hotspur. For his country, Richarlison first played for Brazil's senior team in 2018. He was part of the team that won the 2019 Copa América. He also helped Brazil win a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic tournament. He played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where his amazing scissor kick goal against Serbia was voted the best goal of the tournament!

Club Career Highlights

Richarlison was born in Nova Venécia, Brazil. He joined América Mineiro's youth team in December 2014. Before this, he almost gave up on football. He had been turned down by many teams. He even spent all his money on a long bus ticket for a trial.

In June 2015, he joined the main team. He played his first professional game on July 4, 2015. He scored a goal in that game, helping his team win 3–1. He later signed a contract to stay with the club until 2018. In November 2015, his team, América, moved up to the top league, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Playing for Fluminense

On December 29, 2015, Richarlison signed a five-year deal with Fluminense, a club in Brazil's top league. He played his first game for them on May 13, 2016. He helped his team score all their goals in a 3–3 draw.

Two days later, he played his first league game. His first goal in the league came on June 26. It was the winning goal in a 2–1 victory against their rivals, Flamengo. In the 2017 Campeonato Carioca, Richarlison scored 8 goals in 12 games. He was chosen for the team of the season. Fluminense finished second in that competition.

That same year, Richarlison also played in his first international club competition, the 2017 Copa Sudamericana. He scored goals in two early matches.

Time at Watford

Richarlison playing for Watford in 2017

Richarlison moved to the English Premier League club Watford on August 8, 2017. He signed a five-year contract. He played his first game for Watford as a substitute. In his next game, on August 19, he scored his first goal for the club. He was the only Watford player to play in every Premier League game that season. He scored five goals during his time there.

Moving to Everton

Richarlison joined another Premier League club, Everton, on July 24, 2018. He joined his old manager, Marco Silva, there. In his first game for Everton on August 11, he scored two goals! Two weeks later, he was sent off in a game for clashing heads with another player.

Richarlison (right) playing for Everton in 2019

Because other Everton strikers were not scoring much, Richarlison played as a central forward. He scored in a 2–1 win against Leicester City. He finished the season as Everton's top goal scorer with 13 Premier League goals. For the 2019–20 season, he was given the number 7 shirt. He again finished as the club's joint-highest goalscorer with 13 league goals.

On December 3, 2019, Richarlison signed a new five-year contract with Everton. On February 20, 2021, he scored the first goal in a 2–0 win against Liverpool. This was Everton's first win away at Liverpool since 1999.

Playing for Tottenham Hotspur

Joining Tottenham in 2022

On July 1, 2022, Tottenham Hotspur announced they had signed Richarlison. He signed a contract until 2027. He got his first assist for his new club on August 20 in a 2–0 win. During that game, Richarlison showed off some fancy moves. Some people thought it was disrespectful, but others liked that he was entertaining the fans.

On September 7, Richarlison played his first Champions League game. He scored two goals in a 2–0 win against Marseille. These were his first goals for Tottenham. He had some injuries during the season. He scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham on April 30, 2023. This was his only league goal that season.

Overcoming Challenges and Return to Form

Before the 2023–24 Premier League season, Tottenham's top scorer, Harry Kane, left the club. Many people thought Richarlison would become the main striker. However, he didn't score in the first few games. He also didn't score for the Brazil national team. After this, Richarlison shared that he was going through some personal difficulties. He decided to get professional help to support his mental well-being.

On September 16, Richarlison came on as a substitute when Tottenham was losing. He scored a goal to tie the game. Two minutes later, he helped set up the winning goal for Tottenham. This win was one of the latest comebacks in Premier League history! On November 9, Tottenham said Richarlison had surgery on his groin. On December 10, he played his first full game since the surgery. He scored two goals in a 4–1 win against Newcastle United. Richarlison then scored nine goals in eight league games between December 2023 and February 2024. This great scoring streak included two goals against his old team, Everton.

International Career with Brazil

Richarlison with Brazil U20 in 2017

Richarlison was chosen for the Brazil under-20 squad in 2017. He played eight games and scored two goals in a tournament.

On August 27, 2018, he was called up to the senior team for the first time. He made his debut on September 7 against the United States. He scored his first two goals for Brazil four days later in a 5–0 win.

In May 2019, he was part of Brazil's team for the 2019 Copa América. In the final game against Peru on July 7, Richarlison came on as a substitute. He scored the last goal from a penalty kick, helping Brazil win 3–1!

On June 9, 2021, Richarlison was named in the squad for the 2021 Copa América. He scored in a 4–0 win against Peru. Brazil finished second in that tournament. During the Copa América, he was also called up for the 2020 Summer Olympics. He scored three goals (a hat-trick) in his first Olympic game on July 22. Brazil won that game 4–2. He was the top scorer at the Olympics with five goals. Brazil won the gold medal in the final game!

Richarlison with Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

In September 2022, Richarlison faced a difficult moment during a friendly game. Someone threw a banana at him while he was celebrating a goal. This was an act of racial abuse.

Richarlison was chosen for the Brazil team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. On November 24, he scored two goals, including an amazing scissor kick, in a 2–0 win against Serbia. He scored his third goal of the tournament on December 5 in a 4–1 win against South Korea. Brazil was later knocked out by Croatia in the quarter-finals.

About Richarlison's Life

Richarlison is very generous. He gives 10% of his salary to a home for cancer patients. He also helps 100 families in his hometown. In November 2021, he encouraged other footballers to get COVID-19 vaccines. He told them to ignore false information about vaccines. He mentioned that his first coach had passed away.

In March 2024, Richarlison shared that he felt very down after Brazil was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup. He even thought about quitting football. He decided to get professional help to deal with his feelings. He also encouraged other players to seek therapy if they are struggling with their mental health.

Career Statistics

Richarlison has played many games and scored many goals for his clubs and country.

International Appearances

Awards and Honours

Richarlison has won several awards and honours throughout his career:

With Brazil U23

• Summer Olympics: Gold Medal in 2020

With Brazil

• Copa América: Winner in 2019

Individual Awards

• Campeonato Carioca Team of the Year: 2017
• FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament: 2022 (for his amazing scissor kick goal!)
• Summer Olympics Top Scorer: 2020
• Everton Player of the Season: 2019–20
• Everton Young Player of the Season: 2018–19
• Everton Goal of the Season: 2020–21 (for his goal against Liverpool)

See also

In Spanish: Richarlison para niños