Duvier Riascos


Duvier Riascos is a Colombian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Bolivian club Always Ready. He is known as the "Snake" mainly due to his celebration when he scores.

Club career

Shanghai Shenhua FC

On 1 February 2010, it was announced that Riascos joined Shanghai Shenhua on loan from América de Cali. Riascos made his Chinese Super League debut on 27 March, in a 0–2 away loss to Changsha Ginde. He scored his first goal for Shanghai on his second appearance, in a 2–1 away win over Nanchang Bayi on 3 April. Riascos won the Golden Boot Award after scoring 20 goals in 28 appearances in the 2010 Chinese Super League season.

Puebla FC

Duvier was sent out on loan to Mexican Primera División club Puebla on 8 July 2011.
Riascos made his debut for Puebla on 23 July 2011 against Atlas coming in as a sub in the second half playing only 22 minutes. Riascos scored his first goal as a starter in minute 21 winning 2–0 in the first half before Pachuca tied the game 2–2. Riascos ended his first season well with 6 goals in 16 games before he was sold to Tijuana.

Cruzeiro

On 16 January 2015 Riascos was signed by Cruzeiro on a three-year contract.

Dalian Yifang

On 21 June 2018, Riascos signed with Dalian Yifang for one and a half year on a free transfer from Vasco Da Gama. His physical condition was not at his best throughout the season and received many criticism, but he scored a critical header to save Dalian Yifang from relegation in the very last league match.

Universidad Católica

On 28 February 2019, Chilean Primera División club Universidad Católica announced the signing Riascos on a one-year loan contract.

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Honours

Club

;Tijuana
;Morelia
;Vasco da Gama
;Millonarios
;Universidad Católica