Richard Blanco (footballer)

Richard José Blanco Delgado, (born 21 January 1982) is a Venezuelan footballer that currently plays for Primera División club Portuguesa as striker.

O'Higgins
In 2012, Blanco was runner-up with O'Higgins, after lose the final against Universidad de Chile in the penalty shoot-out.

He participated with the club in the 2012 Copa Sudamericana where they faced Cerro Porteño, being eliminated in the first round. Blanco scored two goals in the first leg in Rancagua, and was chosen the Best Player of the Week.

On December 12, 2012, Blanco was signed for Mineros de Guayana.

International career
Blanco has played in the Venezuela national football team since 2010, scoring 2 goals.

Honours

 * Mineros de Guayana
 * Venezuelan Primera División: 2013–14 Apertura