Richarlison
A Brazilian forward whose emotional intensity, relentless work rate, and crucial goals have made him a talisman for both his club and the storied national team.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: May 10·Generation Z
Biography
Richarlison's story is one of resilience forged in the hardscrabble futsal courts of Nova Venécia. The professional rejections he faced as a teenager only fueled a burning determination. His breakthrough at Fluminense showcased a unique striker's profile: not just a finisher, but a perpetual-motion engine who pressures defenders, fights for every ball, and plays with visible passion. A transformative move to Watford, and then Everton, proved his game could translate to the physical demands of the Premier League. At Tottenham Hotspur, he evolved further, often deployed from the wing to utilize his pace and defensive diligence. For Brazil, he has ascended to a central role, his iconic pigeon-celebration becoming a fixture at the World Cup. Richarlison plays with the heart on his sleeve, a modern forward whose value is measured in grit and decisive moments as much as pure goal tally.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Richarlison was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Richarlison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Richarlison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became Brazil's starting number 9 and a key scorer at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Won the Copa América with the Brazil national team in 2019.
- Scored a memorable solo goal, later voted Goal of the Tournament, for Brazil at the 2022 Olympics, where he won a gold medal.
- Has been a consistent Premier League scorer for Everton and Tottenham Hotspur since his arrival in 2017.
Did You Know?
He is known for his goal celebration, mimicking a pigeon, which he says represents peace and his humble beginnings.
He had several trials rejected as a youth, including one at Belo Horizonte club América Mineiro.
He has been open about his struggles with mental health, seeking psychological support during a difficult period at Tottenham.
“I come from the bottom. I know what it's like to be hungry, to not have anything to eat at home.”
