Richarlison had a gun pressed against his forehead at 14 years old. Today, he scores scissor kicks that break the internet and won the goal of the tournament in the 2022 World Cup. The Brazilian striker conquered poverty and crime to reach Tottenham's bright lights. His story started in Nova Venécia's dangerous streets but ended with Premier League stardom. At Richalrison age of 27, he turned street survival into football brilliance and fear into fearless finishing. Tottenham paid £60 million for his services and got pure Brazilian magic in return. From selling ice cream to afford boots to scoring at World Cups for his country. The boy who nearly lost everything now gives everything on the football pitch. His left foot creates chaos, and his right foot writes World Cup history.
Richarlison de Andrade was born May 10, 1997, in Nova Venécia, Brazil. His father, Antonio Carlos, came from poverty, but worked multiple jobs for his family. His parents separated when he was just one year old, destroying his stable world. Single mother, Vera Lucia, packed up everything and raised five children completely alone. Started playing football at six because it kept him away from drug dealers and gangs. Local club Real Noroeste spotted his talent, and also his burning desire to escape. América Mineiro paid small money for a kid with huge dreams, and bigger problems. Tottenham spent £60 million to bring Brazilian flair to North London in the summer of 2022.
Chelsea and Arsenal fought desperately, but Spurs' project captured his imagination completely. Five-year contract runs until 2027, with dreams of Champions League nights ahead. Antonio Conte converted him from winger to striker, unlocking his natural finishing instincts. The positional switch from wide areas brought goals and helped Tottenham's tactical balance.