| Ricky Heppolette | |
| Fullname: | Richard Alfred William Heppolette |
| Birth Date: | 8 April 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Bhusawal, India |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | ?–1967 |
| Youthclubs1: | Preston North End |
| Years1: | 1967–1973 |
| Clubs1: | Preston North End |
| Caps1: | 154 |
| Goals1: | 13 |
| Years2: | 1973–1976 |
| Clubs2: | Leyton Orient |
| Caps2: | 113 |
| Goals2: | 10 |
| Years3: | 1976–1977 |
| Clubs3: | Crystal Palace |
| Caps3: | 15 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1976–1979 |
| Clubs4: | Chesterfield |
| Caps4: | 47 |
| Goals4: | 3 |
| Years5: | 1979–1980 |
| Clubs5: | Peterborough United |
| Caps5: | 5 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 1980–? |
| Clubs6: | Eastern AA |
| Caps6: | ? |
| Goals6: | ? |
Richard Alfred William Heppolette[1] (born 8 April 1949) is an English former professional footballer. Born in Bhusawal, he appeared with multiple clubs including Preston North End, Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace, Chesterfield, Peterborough United and Hong Kong club Eastern AA.[2] Heppolette had moved to England with his family when he was an infant. He was among the first Asian players of Indian descent to play in the Football League.[3]