Richard Celis

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Celis and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
Richard Celis
Personal information
Full name Richard Enrique Celis Sánchez
Date of birth (1996-04-23) 23 April 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Academia Puerto Cabello
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Atlético Venezuela 2 (0)
2016–2018 Deportivo JBL 47 (6)
2018 → Senica (loan) 14 (0)
2019–2023 Caracas 86 (24)
2022 Millonarios (on loan) 19 (1)
2024– Academia Puerto Cabello 6 (1)
International career‡
2021– Venezuela 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:27, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Richard Enrique Celis Sánchez (born 23 April 1996) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a forward for Academia Puerto Cabello.

International career

He made his debut for Venezuela national football team on 8 June 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. He substituted Jefferson Savarino in the 83rd minute.[1]

He was also selected for Venezuela's 2021 Copa América squad and appeared in their opening 0–3 loss to Brazil.

References

  1. ^ "Venezuela v Uruguay game report". ESPN. 8 June 2021.


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