Ramiro Enrique

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Ramiro Enrique
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Enrique with Orlando City in 2024
Personal information
Full name Ramiro Enrique Paz
Date of birth (2001-05-04) 4 May 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Burzaco, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) [1]
Position Forward [2]
Team information
Current team
 Al-Kholood
Number 18
Youth career
River Plate
Banfield
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 Banfield 66 (11)
2023–2025 Orlando City 74 (20)
2025– Al-Kholood 6 (4)
International career
2019 Argentina U18
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 October 2025

Ramiro Enrique Paz (born 4 May 2001) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood.

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Club career

Enrique progressed through the youth ranks of River Plate. [3]

Banfield

On 25 July 2019, he signed a three-year contract with Banfield. [2] He was promoted to the club's senior squad under manager Javier Sanguinetti at the beginning of 2021, having only previously been called up to train with them and featuring in a friendly in October 2020 against Talleres. [4] [5] On 12 February 2021, he made his senior professional debut, entering as a 73rd-minute substitute for Luciano Pons in a 2–0 victory over Racing Club in the 2021 Copa de la Liga Profesional group stage. [6] He scored his first senior goal in the same competition, the equalizer of a 2–2 draw with Estudiantes de La Plata on 5 April 2021.[ citation needed ]

Orlando City

2023

On 26 January 2023, Enrique signed for Orlando City of Major League Soccer on a three-year contract with two additional club option years. He was rostered under the MLS U22 initiative. [7] He made his debut for the club on 26 February 2023, replacing Ercan Kara in the 63rd minute of a 1–0 win over the New York Red Bulls. [8] Enrique scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on 10 June. [9] On 18 September, Enrique was named Player of the Matchday for scoring his first brace of his career and providing an assist in a 4–3 comeback victory against Columbus Crew two days earlier. [10] [11]

2024

On 9 March 2024, Enrique was involved in a mass confrontation incident in a match against Minnesota United in which he argued with Minnesota United player Michael Boxall and pushed him several times, sparking a larger incident between the two teams. Enrique was fined three days later by the MLS Disciplinary Committee alongside Minnesota United player Dayne St. Clair for their roles in the incident. [12] Later that season, Enrique scored a goal in six matches across all competitions in a row from 6 July to 4 August, with the streak only ending after a 0–0 draw against Cruz Azul before Orlando City lost 5–4 on penalties. [1] With four consecutive league goals in a row, Enrique matched Dom Dwyer, Nani, and Daryl Dike's record for the most consecutive goals across league matches for the club. [13]

On 28 September, Enrique helped to secure Orlando's fifth consecutive play-offs qualification by providing a goal and an assist in a 3–1 win at FC Dallas, a feat which would ultimately see him named to the Team of the Matchday two days later. [14] [15] Just two matchdays later on 5 October, Enrique again provided a Team of the Matchday performance as he scored a brace and provided an assist in a 3–1 win at FC Cincinnati. [16] [17]

2025

On 25 June 2025, Enrique scored a brace at St. Louis City SC in a 4–2 win, and for his performance he was named to the Team of the Matchday a day later. [18] [19] On 25 July, Enrique scored a brace after coming on as a 67th-minute substitute for Luis Muriel, helping Orlando City overcome a one goal deficit against Columbus Crew and end the game 3–1 in their favour. [20] [21] Three days later, Enrique was named to the Team of the Matchday for his performance. [22]

Al-Kholood

On 8 September 2025, Enrique joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood. [23] Enrique made his debut on 14 September as Al-Kholood lost 2–0 at Al-Nassr. [24] [25] In the following match on 18 September, Enrique scored his first goal to help Al-Kholood to a 2–1 win over Damac Club. [26] In his King's Cup debut against Al-Bukiryah four days later, Enrique scored the winning goal to secure a 2–1 scoreline. [27] Enrique ultimately extended the streak to four games in a row when he converted a penalty in a 5–1 win over Al-Najma until 17 October. [28]

International career

Enrique received call-ups at under-18 level from Argentina in 2019. [29] [30] [31]

Personal life

Enrique is the son of 1986 FIFA World Cup winner Héctor Enrique. [29] [32] [33] His uncle, Carlos, also played professional football. [29] He also has two brothers, Fernando and Facundo, who are also sportsmen; in football and rugby, respectively. [29]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 October 2025 [1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup [a] League cup [b] Continental [c] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Banfield 2021 Primera División 2432 [d] 0132—1 [e] 0405
2022 275411110—337
Total5186114310107312
Orlando City 2023 Major League Soccer 3041030203 [f] 0394
2024 208—51403 [f] 23211
2025 24822——5 [f] 03110
Total742032816011210225
Al-Kholood 2025–26 Saudi Pro League 6422———86
Career total131321152247012218342

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Argentina - R. Enrique". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Ramiro Enrique firmó su primer contrato profesional". River Plate. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  3. ↑ Plate-680203 "Ramiro Enrique firma su primer contrato profesional con River Plate". BeSoccer. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2021.{{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ↑ "River Plate puso primera con el hijo de un campeón del mundo". Olé. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  5. ↑ "Derrota ante Banfield". Mundo Ascenso. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  6. ↑ "El papá debutó en Lanús y el hijo, en Banfield". www.tycsports.com. 12 February 2021.
  7. ↑ "Orlando City SC acquires Argentine forward Ramiro Enrique as U22 initiative signing". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  8. ↑ Adams, Christopher (28 February 2023). "Ramiro Enrique shows flashes in second half vs. Red Bulls". O-Town's 11. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "Match report: Orlando City SC extend unbeaten streak to six matches with 2-0 win over Colorado Rapids". Orlando City SC . 10 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  10. ↑ "ORLvsCLB". Major League Soccer . 16 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  11. ↑ "Orlando City's Ramiro Enrique named Player of the Matchday". Major League Soccer . 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  12. ↑ "Orlando, Minnesota players fined after Mass Confrontation Policy violation". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Match report: Orlando City SC extends unbeaten streak to five games in 1-1 draw against New York City FC". Orlando City SC . 20 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  14. ↑ "Match report: Orlando City SC clinches fifth-straight playoff berth with 3-1 win over FC Dallas". Orlando City . 28 September 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  15. ↑ Meachem, Cal (30 September 2024). "Team of the Matchday: NYCFC stars shine, LAFC bounce back". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Match report: Orlando City SC earns third-consecutive win with 3-1 victory at FC Cincinnati". Orlando City . 5 October 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  17. ↑ Boehm, Charles (7 October 2024). "Team of the Matchday: Inter Miami, Orlando City maintain torrid pace". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  18. ↑ "Match report: Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pašalić both bag braces as Orlando City SC dominates St. Louis CITY SC in 4-2 victory". Orlando City . 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  19. ↑ Ruderman, Justin (26 June 2025). "Team of the Matchday: MLS All-Stars show out on Matchday 20". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  20. ↑ "Match report: Orlando City SC stuns Columbus Crew 3-1 on the road". Orlando City . 26 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "CLBvsORL 07-25-2025". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  22. ↑ Ruderman, Justin (28 July 2025). "Team of the Matchday: Orlando City stars shine, Alonso Martínez makes waves". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  23. ↑ Gramajo, Mike (8 September 2025). "Orlando City transfers Ramiro Enrique to Saudi Arabian club Al-Kholood". WESH . Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  24. ↑ Gokhale, Aditya (14 September 2025). "Al-Nassr do it without Cristiano Ronaldo! Portugal international anonymous as Sadio Mane and Inigo Martinez maintain 100% record at start of Saudi Pro League campaign". Goal . Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  25. ↑ "Al Nassr v Al Kholood, 2025/26". Saudi Pro League . Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  26. ↑ "John Buckley's Stunning Free-Kick Seals Victory as Al Kholood Edge Damas FC 2–1". The Times of India . 19 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "Al-Bukiryah FC vs Al-Kholood". Sofascore . Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "Al-Kholood vs Al-Najma". Sofascore . Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  29. 1 2 3 4 "Ramiro, el hijo del "Negro" Enrique entrena con la primera de Banfield". de Brown. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  30. ↑ "La Sub 18 se midió ante la Reserva de All Boys". AFA. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  31. ↑ "SIGUEN LLEGANDO LAS CONVOCATORIAS". Solo Banfield. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  32. ↑ "Quiénes son los pibes de Banfield que mantienen vivo el apellido de cuatro glorias del fútbol". Clarín. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  33. ↑ ""Messi es un genio del fútbol pero no lo podemos comparar con Maradona"". El Crack Deportivo. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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