Andrés Ricaurte
Andrés Ricaurte Vélez (born 3 October 1991) is a Colombian footballer who plays for FC Dallas in MLS, on loan from Independiente Medellín, as an attacking midfielder. Club career. Born in Medellín, Ricaurte finished his formation with Rionegro Águilas. He made his first team debut on 4 May 2011, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–2 Copa Colombia away loss against Independiente Medellín. Ricaurte made his Categoría Primera A debut on 14 April 2012, playing the last four minutes in a 1–1 home draw against the same opponent. His first goal in the category occurred  on 10 November, as he scored the opener in a 3–2 away defeat of Atlético Huila. After being rarely used, Ricaurte moved to Categoría Primera B side Leones ahead of the 2016 season. He scored a career-best ten goals for the side, which included a hat-trick in a 4–1 away routing of Bogotá FC on 20 March. In 2017, Ricaurte joined Atlético Huila back in the top tier. On 15 December of that year, after being an ever-present figure for the side, he agreed to a contract with Independiente Medellín. On 12 August 2020, Inependientee Medellín confirmed  Ricaurte's transfer to MLS side FC Dallas. Dallas confirmed the transfer on 14 August 2020, announcing the move as an initial loan with an option to make the deal permanent in December 2021. Personal life. Ricaurte's father Carlos was also a footballer and a midfielder who notably represented Atlético Nacional. His cousin Juan Guillermo, was also a professional player.