Richard Luca
Richard Luca Rosa da Silva Sousa (born 6 January 1998), known as Richard Luca or simply Richard, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Canadian club Cavalry FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Richard Luca Rosa da Silva Sousa | ||
Date of birth | 6 January 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Aparecida de Goiânia, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Cavalry FC | ||
Number | 23 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2015 | Goiás | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016 | Goiás | 0 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Santos | 0 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Tigres UANL | 0 | (0) |
2018 | → Correcaminos (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2019 | → Torpedo Kutaisi (loan) | 13 | (3) |
2020 | → Aparecidense (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2020– | Cavalry FC | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2013 | Brazil U15 | 14 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 February 2020 |
Club career
Goiás
In 2013, Richard played for Goiás' U-15 side, where he scored 27 goals in 22 appearances.[1] On 12 March 2016, he made his senior debut for Goiás as a 60th-minute substitute in a Campeonato Goiano match against Atlético Goianiense.[2]
Santos
On 20 September 2016, Richard signed a three-year contract with Brazilian giants Santos.[3] While at Santos, he played in the Copinha and was scouted by Barcelona.[1]
Tigres UANL
On 13 April 2018, Richard signed with Liga MX side Tigres UANL.[1]
Correcaminos
On 11 June 2018, Richard was loaned to Ascenso MX side Correcaminos.[4] He made ten league appearances in the Apertura that season, before returning to Tigres in November 2018.[5]
Torpedo Kutaisi
In early 2019, Richard was loaned to Georgian Erovnuli Liga side Torpedo Kutaisi.[5] He made thirteen league appearances that season, scoring three goals, and scored a brace in one Georgian Cup appearance.[5]
Aparecidense
On 2 December 2019, after turning down offers from Europe, Richard was loaned to his hometown club, Aparecidense, so that he could be closer to his family.[6]
Cavalry FC
On 19 February 2020, Richard signed for Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.[7] He has been unable to join the team in Canada however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.[8]
International career
In 2013, Richard played for the Brazilian U15 team, scoring two goals in fourteen appearances.[1]
Personal life
Richard grew up in the Vale do Sol area of Aparecida de Goiânia, Goiás State.[6]
Career statistics
- As of 7 February 2020[5]
Club | Season | League | National Cup[lower-alpha 1] | Other[lower-alpha 2] | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Goiás | 2016 | Série B | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Correcaminos | 2018–19 | Ascenso MX | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Torpedo Kutaisi | 2019 | Erovnuli Liga | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
Career total | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
- Includes appearances in the Georgian Cup.
- Includes appearances in the Campeonato Goiano.
References
- "Richard Luca: nuevo jugador de Tigres" (in Spanish). Rectángulo Verde. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "Atlético GO vs. Goiás - 12 March 2016". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- Aswin Sankar (20 September 2016). "Santos sign 18-year-old forward Richard Luca, who was observed by Barcelona". Sambafoot. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "Tigres cedió a Richard Luca a Correcaminos" (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "Richard". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "Ex-Goiás e Santos, Richard Luca reforçará a Aparecidense em 2020". folhaz.com.br (in Portuguese). 2 December 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- "Richard Luca (BRA) signs with Cavalry FC". Cavalry FC. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "Canadian Premier League ready to kick off Island Games in Prince Edward Island". August 12, 2020.
External links
- Richard Luca at Soccerway