Richard Schunke Explained

Richard Schunke
Fullname:Richard Hernán Schunke
Birth Date:26 November 1991
Birth Place:Posadas, Argentina
Position:Centre-back
Height:1.85 m
Currentclub:Independiente del Valle
Clubnumber:5
Youthclubs1:Almagro
Years1:2011–2016
Clubs1:Almagro
Caps1:145
Goals1:8
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Deportivo Cuenca
Caps2:43
Goals2:2
Years3:2018–
Clubs3:Independiente del Valle
Caps3:134
Goals3:6
Club-Update:12:44, 13 February 2023 (UTC)

Richard Hernán Schunke (born 26 November 1991) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Independiente del Valle.

Career

As a youth player, Schunke played as a goalkeeper, midfielder, and forward, before becoming a defender.[1]

Schunke started his career with Argentine third division side Almagro, where he made 145 league appearances and scored 8 goals.

Before the 2018 season, he signed for Ecuadorian top flight side Independiente del Valle, helping them win the 2019 Copa Sudamericana.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview with Richard Schunke. elcomercio.com.
  2. Web site: Richard Schunke: "Deseaba salir campeón". elterritorio.com.ar.