Richarlison has been a key player for Tottenham in recent months, so here’s a look at everything you need to know about the striker.
Tottenham broke the bank in 2022 to try and bolster their forward ranks, landing Richarlison from Everton. Spurs paid roughly £60million to sign the Brazilian, with hopes he could offer quality in the final third.
While there were some initial struggles for the striker, under Ange Postecoglou there have been some significant improvements. Richarlison has found his form again, scoring goals for fun and becoming a key option for Tottenham.
With the forward now finally having the impact he would’ve wanted, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Richarlison.
Richarlison age and height
Richarlson, also known as Richarlison de Andrade, was born on 10 May, 1997, which currently makes him 26-years-old. The striker was born in Nova Venecia, a part of Espirito Santo, in Brazil, the team he represents on the international stage.
In terms of his height, Richarlison comes in at six feet and zero inches tall.
Richarlison tattoo
Richarlison caught the attention of many when he showed off a new back tattoo on his social media profiles. It was a large back piece that included himself, Brazilian legend Pele and teammate Neymar Jr.
Richarlison transfer
Tottenham sealed the signing of Richarlison in July 2022, landing the forward for a fee of roughly £60million from Everton. The Brazilian became the second most expensive transfer in the history of the club with the move.
Richarlison wage, salary and contract
Richarlison signed a five-year deal with Tottenham in 2022, meaning his current contract runs until 2027. In terms of his earnings, reports on Tottenham wages claim that the striker is the seventh top earner at the club.
Richarlison is said to be paid £90,000-per-week, which is a total salary of £4,680,000-per-annum.
Richarlison celebration
When Richarlison scores, fans are excited to see the striker pull off his signature celebration, which is known as “The Pigeon”.
Richarlison and Jamie Carragher feud
Richarlison and Jamie Carragher haven’t always seen eye to eye in the past, with several spats over social media and in the press. Following a clash where the Spurs striker was showboating and took a challenge for his troubles, Carragher said: “He just winds people up that lad, Richarlison. He winds me up.
“What do you expect him [Brennan Johnson] to do? Yeah, you’re not condoning this [a kick out] but big Premier League game, passions are running high, superstars taking the mick.”
Richarlison hit back on social media, saying: “The silence of @23_carra [Jamie Carragher] is deafening. Watch me do kick-ups and see what happens.”
The pair have since been seen shaking hands and being all friendly again.
Richarlison on mental health
Richarlison has been one of a growing number of voices in professional football discussing the impact their mental health can have on everyday life. “I think the therapist, like it or not, saved me, saved my life,” he opened up in an interview with ESPN Brasil.
Richarlison stats
America MG (2015-2016)
- Appearances: 24
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 4
Fluminense (2016-2017)
- Appearances: 55
- Goals: 11
- Assists: 7
Watford (2017-2018)
- Appearances: 41
- Goals: 5
- Assists: 5
Everton (2018-2022)
- Appearances: 152
- Goals: 53
- Assists: 14
Tottenham (2022-Present)
- Appearances: 62
- Goals: 14
- Assists: 7
Richarlison Twitter
Richarlison has been noted for his antics on social media, from edited videos to funny images on occasions, as well as some more serious messages. Richarlison’s Twitter handle is @richarlison97.
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