Amani Tye Louis-Marie Richards (born 16 November 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Barnsley.
Club career Richards moved from Chelsea to Arsenal in March 2021, signing his first professional contract in December of the same year. The following month he left the club, signing with Leicester City in January 2022. At the end of the 2022–23 season, he was named Academy player of the season for his performance in U18 Premier League.
On 29 August 2024, Richards joined Exeter City on a season-long loan. He made his professional debut with the club two days later, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute of a 2–0 away win over Bolton Wanderers in League One. Richards scored his first senior goal on 1 October 2024 in a 1–0 away win at Leyton Orient. On 15 January 2025, Richards was recalled from his loan at Exeter City.
On 15 July 2026, Richards signed a three-year contract at EFL League One club Barnsley for an undisclosed fee.
International career Richards is an England youth international.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeicester City U212023–24———30302024–25———11112025–26———0000Total———4141Exeter City (loan)2024–25League One6100000061Barnsley2026–27League One0000000000Career total61000041102
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