Federico Ricca Explained

Federico Ricca
Fullname:Federico Ricca Rostagnol
Birth Date:1 December 1994
Birth Place:Tarariras, Uruguay
Position:Centre back, left back
Currentclub:OH Leuven
Clubnumber:14
Youthclubs1:Maracaná
Youthyears2:2011–2013
Youthclubs2:Danubio
Years1:2013–2015
Caps1:67
Goals1:4
Years2:2016–2019
Clubs2:Málaga
Caps2:81
Goals2:6
Years3:2019–2022
Caps3:32
Goals3:3
Years4:2022–
Caps4:47
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:17 April 2024

Federico Ricca Rostagnol (born 1 December 1994) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a centre back or a left back for Jupiler Pro League club OH Leuven.

Club career

Danubio

Ricca was born in Tarariras, Colonia Department. He joined Danubio FC's youth set up in 2011, after starting at Club Atlético Maracaná.[1] On 18 August 2013, he made his first team debut in a 0–0 away draw against Cerro Largo FC.[2]

Ricca scored his first professional goal on 15 February 2014, his team's second in a 2–1 home win against Liverpool FC.[3] He finished his first professional season with 23 matches and three goals, as his side was crowned champions.

Ricca remained as a regular starter for Danubio in the following seasons, spending the whole 2014–15 season without being substituted. He also appeared as a starter for the side in both Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.

Málaga

On 1 February 2016, Ricca signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with La Liga side Málaga CF.[4] He made his debut there later in the month, in a 1–1 away draw against Real Sociedad.[5]

Rica scored his first goal abroad on 20 April 2016 with a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Club Brugge

On 14 August 2019, Ricca joined Belgian First Division A club Club Brugge on a four-year deal for a fee of €3 million.

OH Leuven

On 12 August 2022, Ricca moved to another Belgian club OH Leuven on a three-year contract.[6]

International career

Ricca was named in Uruguay's senior squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia in September 2016.[7] He made his debut on 4 June 2017 in a 3–1 friendly loss against Ireland, coming on for Maxi Pereira in the 62nd minute of the game.[8]

Honours

Club

Danubio

Club Brugge

International

Uruguay U23

2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Perg y Ricca, el puntero del Clausura y el Campeón del Apertura se enfrentan. Perg and Ricca, Clausura's pointer and Apertura's champion face each other. Tenfield. es. 11 April 2014. 14 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Cerro Largo 0–0 Danubio. ESPN Deportes. es. 18 August 2013. 14 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Danubio 2–1 Liverpool. Danubio's official website. es. 15 February 2014. 14 February 2016.
  4. Web site: Federico Ricca signs to Málaga CF. Málaga's official website. 1 February 2016. 14 February 2016.
  5. Web site: Un empate para alejarse de Europa. A draw to get farther of Europa. Marca. es. 28 February 2016. 20 March 2016.
  6. Web site: OH Leuven. FEDERICO RICCA NAAR OH LEUVEN. 12 August 2022. 18 August 2022. nl.
  7. Web site: Selección: De Arrascaeta, la novedad. Spanish. Tenfield.com. 16 September 2016. 16 September 2016.
  8. News: Republic of Ireland 3-1 Uruguay. BBC Sport.
  9. Web site: Club Brugge vs. Gent 3-2. Soccerway. 17 July 2021.