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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.
Club career
Goiás
In 2013, Richard played for Goiás' U-15 side, where he scored 27 goals in 22 appearances. On 12 March 2016, he made his senior debut for Goiás as a 60th-minute substitute in a Campeonato Goiano match against Atlético Goianiense.
Santos
On 20 September 2016, Richard signed a three-year contract with Brazilian giants Santos. While at Santos, he played in the Copinha and was scouted by Barcelona.
Tigres UANL
On 13 April 2018, Richard signed with Liga MX side Tigres UANL.
Correcaminos
On 11 June 2018, Richard was loaned to Ascenso MX side Correcaminos. He made ten league appearances in the Apertura that season, before returning to Tigres in November 2018.
Torpedo Kutaisi
In early 2019, Richard was loaned to Georgian Erovnuli Liga side Torpedo Kutaisi. He made thirteen league appearances that season, scoring three goals, and scored a brace in one Georgian Cup appearance.
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.
Cavalry FC
On 19 February 2020, Richard signed for Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC.
International career
In 2013, Richard played for the Brazilian U15 team, scoring two goals in fourteen appearances.
Personal life
Richard grew up in the Vale do Sol area of Aparecida de Goiânia, Goiás State.
Career statistics
- As of 7 February 2020
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||