Richarlison
Richarlison de Andrade, known as Richarlison, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the Brazil national team.
Richarlison de Andrade, known as Richarlison, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the Brazil national team. He began his senior career with América Mineiro in 2015 and has also played for Fluminense, Watford and Everton before joining Tottenham in 2022. He is known for his physical style, aerial ability and energetic pressing.
Early life and youth career
Richarlison was born in Nova Venécia, Brazil, and began his youth career at Real Noroeste before moving to América Futebol Clube. He made his senior debut for América Mineiro in 2015.
Club career
After one season with América Mineiro, Richarlison joined Fluminense, then moved to English football with Watford and Everton. He signed for Tottenham Hotspur in July 2022 on a contract lasting until 2027.
International career
Richarlison has played for Brazil at senior level and was listed by Tottenham as having reached 50 caps and 20 goals by the end of the 2024/25 season. He also won the Olympic top-scorer award at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Playing style
He is commonly described as a forward who combines strength, aerial ability and intensity with pressing and movement inside the penalty area. Reports note that his contribution often comes from positioning and work rate rather than playmaking.
Key facts
- He started his professional career with América Mineiro in 2015 and won promotion from Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in his only season there.
- He moved to Fluminense, where he made 67 appearances and scored 19 goals across two years.
- He later played for Watford and Everton before signing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2022.
- He is listed by Tottenham as a forward and by the Premier League as a Brazil national-team player.
- He has represented Brazil at international level and has been credited with major honours including Olympic and World Cup individual recognition.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RicharlisonSupports: Career timeline, club history, playing style, and honours mentioned in the article excerpt.
- Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/212319/richarlison/overviewSupports: Nationality, date of birth, position, appearances, goals and assists.
- Tottenham Hotspur — https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/player/212319/richarlisonSupports: Full name, nationality, position, date of birth, joining date, contract until 2027, and Brazil caps/goals noted by club.
- Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/richarlison/profil/spieler/378710Supports: Full name, birthplace, height, position, youth clubs, and current club information.