Sebastián Riquelme


Ricardo Sebastián Riquelme is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for El Ejido.

Career

Riquelme's career started with Argentinos Juniors in 2008. He was promoted in their senior squad in 2016, making his bow in a 4–0 defeat to Unión Santa Fe on 6 May; he had previously been an unused substitute for matches with Aldosivi and Vélez Sarsfield. In 2017, Riquelme joined Danubio of the Uruguayan Primera División on loan. However, he returned months later without featuring. On 9 June 2018, Primera B de Chile side Unión San Felipe loaned Riquelme. After his debut on 21 July versus Deportes Puerto Montt, he scored his first goal in a win away to Deportes Copiapó on 30 September.
On 11 January 2019, Riquelme terminated his contract with Argentinos Juniors. He soon joined Barracas Central of Primera B Nacional, prior to departing in January 2020 to Spanish Tercera División outfit El Ejido. He debuted on 23 February during a four-goal victory against Atlético Porcuna.

Personal life

Riquelme is the brother of ex-professional footballer Juan Román Riquelme, a former international for the Argentina national team.

Career statistics