Rico Richards
Rico Dean Scott Richards (born 27 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Aston Villa. 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
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. On 3 July 2023, Richards joined Aston Villa on a free transfer after the expiry of his West Bromwich Albion contract. International career
Richards has represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-18 international levels. Career statistics

Honours 
West Bromwich Albion U23

 Premier League Cup: 2021–22

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2003 births
Living people
English men's footballers
English sportspeople of Jamaican descent
Footballers from West Bromwich
Men's association football midfielders
West Bromwich Albion F.C. players
England men's youth international footballers
Aston Villa F.C. players
English Football League players