Tifos Sur

From Sevilla's youth academy to European glory and beyond.

Last updated 9 October 2026

Sergio Rico González (born 1 September 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He began his career at Sevilla, where he twice won the Europa League while appearing in 170 competitive matches. He signed with Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, initially on loan and permanently in 2020. Rico made his senior international debut for Spain in 2016, and was chosen for that year's European Championship.

Quick Facts

Location: South Stand (Curva Sur), Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium
Affiliation: Sevilla FC Ultra Groups (Biris Norte, Supporters Sur, etc.)
Primary colors: Red and White
Key symbolism: The 'Sur' represents the soul of the club
Status: Active Historic Fan Section
Notable tradition: Pre-match choreography and continuous chanting

Lore & Background

Rico was born in Seville, Andalusia. He played youth football with Sevilla, spending several of his first seasons as a senior with the reserves, in Segunda División B. On 1 July 2013, he signed a new two-year deal with the club. On 14 September 2014, profiting from the injuries of both Beto and Mariano Barbosa, Rico made his first-team – and La Liga – debut, starting in a 2–0 home win against Getafe.

He first appeared in the UEFA Europa League four days later, playing the full 90 minutes in a home victory over Feyenoord for the same scoreline. In December 2014, Rico was definitely promoted to the main squad, overtaking Barbosa in the pecking order. He extended his contract with the Rojiblancos on the 16th, signing until 2017 and being awarded a place with the first team. He finished the campaign with 37 appearances in all competitions, including 11 in the Europa League which concluded with a 3–2 defeat of Dnipro in the final.

In 2015–16, Rico played in Sevilla's UEFA Champions League group stage elimination but was replaced by fellow youth graduate David Soria as the team went on to win a third consecutive Europa League title. He was still first choice during 2017–18, but was also involved in altercations with manager Vincenzo Montella and a group of supporters. On 9 August 2018, Rico was loaned to Fulham for one season.

He made his Premier League debut on 27 October, in a 0–3 home loss against Bournemouth. He edged out homegrown player Marcus Bettinelli as the starter for the West London side, who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the campaign. On 1 September 2019, Rico joined Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan deal which included an optional buyout clause. His maiden appearance in Ligue 1 took place two months later in the 2–1 victory at Brest, when Keylor Navas withdrew injured before kick-off.

On 29 June 2020, after the campaign had been halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rico signed a two-month contract extension at the Parc des Princes. On 12 August, he came on as a substitute for the injured Navas late into an eventual 2–1 win over Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and kept his place the next round against RB Leipzig (3–0 victory). Rico signed a permanent four-year contract on 5 September 2020, the transfer fee being of €6 million.

Reader's Guide

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Did You Know?

Rico suffered a head injury in a horse-riding accident on 28 May 2023 and was hospitalized in serious condition, falling into a coma for three weeks.
During PSG's final league match of the 2022–23 season, fans unveiled a tifo in his honour and players sported his name on their shirts.