1. Sergio Rico Gonzalez was born on 1 September 1993 and is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Qatar Stars League club Al-Gharafa.
18 Facts About Sergio Rico
1. 2.
Sergio Rico began his career at Sevilla, where he twice won the Europa League while appearing in 170 competitive matches.
3.
Sergio Rico signed with Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, initially on loan and permanently in 2020.
4.
Sergio Rico played youth football with Sevilla, spending several of his first seasons as a senior with the reserves, in Segunda Division B On 1 July 2013, he signed a new two-year deal with the club.
5.
Sergio Rico first appeared in the UEFA Europa League four days later, playing the full 90 minutes in a home victory over Feyenoord for the same scoreline.
6.
In December 2014, Sergio Rico was definitely promoted to the main squad, overtaking Barbosa in the pecking order.
7.
Sergio Rico extended his contract with the Rojiblancos on the 16th, signing until 2017 and being awarded a place with the first team.
Related searches
Marcus Bettinelli 8.
On 9 August 2018, Sergio Rico was loaned to Fulham for one season.
9.
Sergio Rico edged out homegrown player Marcus Bettinelli as the starter for the West London side, who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the campaign.
10.
On 1 September 2019, Sergio Rico joined Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan deal which included an optional buyout clause.
11.
On 29 June 2020, after the campaign had been halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sergio Rico signed a two-month contract extension at the Parc des Princes.
12.
On 21 January 2022, Sergio Rico returned to Spain to join Mallorca on loan until the end of the season.
13.
On 29 September 2024, Sergio Rico moved to Qatar Stars League club Al-Gharafa.
14.
In December 2016, Sergio Rico was given the Sport award at the Young Andalusia Prizes, receiving his honour from regional president Susana Diaz, a fan of city rivals Real Betis.
15.
Sergio Rico suffered a head injury in a horse-riding accident in the Province of Huelva on 28 May 2023.
16.
Sergio Rico was hospitalised at the Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio in Seville, with his condition being described as "serious".
17.
Sergio Rico received numerous messages of support, notably from Paris Saint-Germain fans, players, directors and his former club Sevilla's players, who wore a shirt in his support prior to the Europa League final.
18.
On 18 August 2023, Sergio Rico was discharged from the hospital.