A talent a day, Richie Sagrado: the right-back in Venezia’s sights

Venezia does not abandon the Belgian track and moves for Richie Sacredright-back, revelation of the last season, his first real professional season. He currently plays for Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OH Leuven), a team that plays in the Pro League, the top tier of Belgian football. Richie Sagrado is a versatile player who can be deployed both as a right-back and as a central midfielder. He is appreciated for his speed, dribbling ability and stamina, which allow him to cover great distances along the flank.

Sagrado is adept at creating attacking opportunities with his precise crosses and ability to get into attack. Defensively, he is solid and can read game situations well, demonstrating good positioning and timely interventions. Sagrado grew up in the youth system of OH Leuven, where he honed his technical and tactical skills. He made his debut in the first team at a young age, quickly earning a starting spot thanks to his convincing performances. As mentioned, during the 2023/24 season, Sagrado had the opportunity to shine, attracting the attention of scouts and clubs interested in his potential: in the end, Venezia won, very attentive to the young prospects who come from those latitudes.

First name: Richie Sagrado

Date of birth: January 30, 2004

Nationality: Belgian

Role: right winger

Squad: Oud-Heverlee Leuven

It looks like: Miguel Angel Salgado

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