Ricky Ruiz
Ricardo "Ricky" Ruiz (born November 4, 1996) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chattanooga Red Wolves in the USL League One.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ricardo Ruiz | ||
Date of birth | November 4, 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Lake Elsinore, California, U.S. | ||
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Chattanooga Red Wolves | ||
Number | 12 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2017 | UC Riverside Highlanders | 75 | (6) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | FC Golden State Force | 6 | (0) |
2018 | Orange County SC U23 | 5 | (0) |
2019 | FC Golden State Force | 4 | (0) |
2019 | Los Angeles Force | 6 | (1) |
2020– | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 14 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2020 |
Career
College & Amateur
Ruiz played four years of college soccer at the University of California, Riverside between 2014 and 2017. During his time with the Highlanders, Ruiz made 75 appearances, scoring 6 goals and tallying 12 assists.[1]
During and after his time at college, Ruiz also appeared for clubs in the USL League Two, including FC Golden State Force in 2017[2] and 2019,[3] and for Orange County SC U23 in 2018.[4]
Professional
Ruiz signed his first professional contract in September 2019, joining NISA side Los Angeles Force ahead of their inaugural season.[5] He scored 2 goals in 7 appearances for LA Force during the regular season and play-offs.[6]
On January 27, 2020, Ruiz signed with USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[7]
References
- "Ricardo Ruiz - 2017 - Men's Soccer". UC Riverside Athletics.
- "FC Golden State Force - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ricardo Ruiz -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "FC Golden State Force | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Orange County SC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #16 - Ricardo Ruiz - M". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- http://www.chsasoccer.com/boca-oc-alumni-ricardo-ruiz-signs-his-first-professional-contract
- "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". www.nisaofficial.com.
- Paris, Henry (January 27, 2020). "Chattanooga Red Wolves sign Ricky Ruiz". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.