Federico Ricca Rostagnol (born 1 December 1994) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a centre back or a left back for Argentine Primera División club Belgrano.
Club career Danubio Ricca was born in Tarariras, Colonia Department. He joined Danubio FC's youth set up in 2011, after starting at Club Atlético Maracaná. On 18 August 2013, he made his first team debut in a 0–0 away draw against Cerro Largo FC.
Ricca scored his first professional goal on 15 February 2014, his team's second in a 2–1 home win against Liverpool FC. He finished his first professional season with 23 matches and three goals, as his side was crowned champions.
Ricca remained a regular starter for Danubio in the following seasons, spending the whole 2014–15 season without being substituted. He also appeared as a starter for the side in both Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
Málaga On 1 February 2016, Ricca signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with La Liga side Málaga CF. He made his debut there later in the month, in a 1–1 away draw against Real Sociedad.
Rica scored his first goal abroad on 20 April 2016 with a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Club Brugge On 14 August 2019, Ricca joined Belgian First Division A club Club Brugge on a four-year deal for a fee of €3 million.
OH Leuven On 12 August 2022, Ricca moved to another Belgian club, OH Leuven on a three-year contract.
International career Ricca was named in Uruguay's senior squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia in September 2016. He made his debut on 4 June 2017 in a 3–1 friendly loss against Ireland, coming on for Maxi Pereira in the 62nd minute of the game.
Honours Club Danubio Uruguayan Primera División: 2013–14
Club Brugge Belgian First Division A: 2019–20, 2020–21 Belgian Super Cup: 2021
Belgrano Primera División: 2026 Apertura
International Uruguay U23 Pan American Games: 2015
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