Rico Richards

(Rico Scott Richards)

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Born
2003 (22 years old)
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West Bromwich, England

Position
Midfielder

Status
Active

Ethnicity
Black

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Height
6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)

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Walsall

League
English League 2

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Description

Rico Dean Scott Richards is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two club Walsall on loan from Port Vale.
Richards is a product of the West Bromwich Albion academy but only made two senior appearances for the club before departing on a free transfer to Aston Villa in July 2023. He has previously represented England at U16, U17, and U18 levels.

Club career
West Bromwich Albion
Richards joined the youth academy of West Bromwich Albion as a seven year old, and signed his first professional contract with the club on 4 August 2020. He made his debut for the club on 25 August 2021, starting in a 6–0 EFL Cup second round defeat to Arsenal. Richards made his league debut for the club on 3 March 2023, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute in a 2–0 loss away at Hull.

Aston Villa
On 3 July 2023, Richards joined Aston Villa on a free transfer after the expiry of his West Bromwich Albion contract.

On 18 January 2024, he joined League Two leaders Stockport County on loan until the end of the season. On 29 March 2024, Richards scored his first goal in senior football, in a 3–0 league victory over Forest Green Rovers.

International career
Richards has represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-18 international levels.

Season Stats
2 appearances in the current 2025-2026 Season
2 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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