Dúvier Riascos

Duvier Riascos (; born 26 June 1986) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He is known as the "Snake" mainly due to his celebration when he scores.

Career

Shanghai Shenhua 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 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 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.

Career statistics

Honours Tijuana Liga MX: Apertura 2012

Morelia Supercopa MX: 2014

Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 2016

Millonarios Categoría Primera A: 2017–II Universidad Católica Primera División de Chile (1): 2019 Supercopa de Chile (1): 2019

Individual Copa Venezuela Top Scorer: 2008 Chinese Football Association Footballer of the Year: 2010 Chinese Super League Golden Boot Winner: 2010 Campeonato Carioca Team of the year: 2016