Richarlison de Andrade is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Brazil national team. He is known for his pace, dribbling, and finishing ability.
Early life and youth career
Richarlison was born in Nova Venécia, Brazil, on May 10, 1997. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of America Mineiro at the age of 11. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2015.
Senior career
Richarlison spent two seasons with America Mineiro, making 46 appearances and scoring 11 goals. He was a key player in America Mineiro's promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2016.
In 2017, Richarlison was signed by Fluminense for £11.2 million. He made his debut for the club in the same year, and he quickly established himself as a regular starter. He scored 13 goals in his first season with Fluminense, helping the club to finish in seventh place in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
In 2018, Richarlison was signed by Everton for £35 million. He made his debut for the club in the same year, and he quickly established himself as a fan favorite. He scored 13 goals in his first season with Everton, helping the club to finish in eighth place in the Premier League.
Richarlison continued to be a key player for Everton in the 2022-23 season, scoring 8 goals in 20 appearances. However, he was linked with a move away from the club in the summer of 2023, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly interested in signing him.
In July 2023, Richarlison finally made the move to Tottenham Hotspur, signing a five-year contract for a fee of £60 million. He will be looking to continue his goalscoring form at Tottenham and help the club challenge for trophies in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Richarlison's past, present, history, and salary profile in Tottenham
Richarlison is a very talented striker. He is known for his pace, dribbling, and finishing ability. He is also a very good header of the ball.
Richarlison is a young player, but he has already achieved a lot in his career. He has won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Fluminense, and he has also represented Brazil at the Copa América and the FIFA World Cup. He will be looking to continue his success in the years to come.
"Richarlison is a very talented player with a lot of potential. He has the ability to be one of the best strikers in the world," said Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte.
Salary: Richarlison's current salary at Tottenham Hotspur is £120,000 per week. This makes him one of the highest-paid players at the club.
The move to Tottenham Hotspur is a big step up for Richarlison, but he is a player who is capable of making an impact at the highest level. He will be looking to score goals and help Tottenham Hotspur challenge for trophies in the Premier League and the Champions League.
