Far from Benfica, Richard Ríos looks back on his journey: My career was... | OneFootball

Richard Ríos is making headlines again. In statements to the press, the number 20 of Benfica — who is recovering from a shoulder injury — spoke about his career and the foundations that allowed him to reach his current status as a professional player.

On the sidelines of an event, where he was named ambassador for a Chinese tech giant operating in Colombia, Ríos began by saying: “Technique alone is not enough if you don’t have endurance, and strength is useless if you don’t know how to use it—everything complements each other.”

“My career was built on constant hard work, on not giving up, and on showing it on the field, not just talking about it. The idea is that things are achieved with discipline and consistency,” added Richard Ríos, in statements to the publication P&M.

“Many young people feel that success is something distant or reserved for a few, and it shouldn’t be that way. The message should be that believing in yourself and having trustworthy allies can make the difference,” said the Benfica midfielder, when discussing the Colombian national team’s presence in the World Cup.

This season, wearing Benfica’s shirt, Richard Ríos — valued at 22 million euros — has played 32 matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,622 minutes he has played, the midfielder has scored three goals and made two assists.

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