{{Short description|Filipino footballer (born 1998)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=January 2026}} {{Philippine name|Ofredo|Andes}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Rico Andes | fullname = Rico Ofredo Andes<ref name="globalsports">{{cite web|url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/en/soccer/athlete/rico-andes/8034339|title=Rico Andes - Global Sports Archive|website=Global Sports Archive|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|3|14|df=y}} | birth_place = Magallanes, Sorsogon, Philippines | height = 1.75 m | currentclub = Pattani | clubnumber = 14 | position = Striker | youthyears1 = 2014–2015 | youthclubs1 = FEU–Diliman | collegeyears1 = 2015–2018 | college1 = Far Eastern University | collegegoals1 = 17 | collegeyears2 = 2019–2020 | college2 = National University | collegecaps2 = 2 | collegegoals2 = 0 | clubs1 = Dynamic Herb Cebu | years1 = 2022–2023 | caps1 = 2 | goals1 = 0 | clubs2 = Loyola | years2 = 2024–2025 | caps2 = 14 | goals2 = 9 | clubs3 = Dynamic Herb Cebu | years3 = 2025 | caps3 = 7 | goals3 = 5 | clubs4 = Pattani | years4 = 2026– | caps4 = 5 | goals4 = 2 | nationalyears1 = 2019 | nationalteam1 = Philippines U23 | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 07:35, 10 May 2026 (UTC) | ntupdate = 10 January 2026 }}
'''Rico Ofredo Andes''' (born 14 March 1998) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a striker for Thai League 2 club Pattani. He has also represented the Philippines at the under-23 level.<ref name="soccerway">{{Soccerway|new_id=andes-rico/E3KCplHD|name=Rico Andes}}</ref><ref name="globalsports" />
==Career== ===Youth career=== Andes was born in Magallanes in the province of Sorsogon. In high school, he played for the youth team of Far Eastern University, the Baby Tamaraws.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tamayao|first1=Brian|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/more-to-come-from-andes-feu-in-tamaraws-bid-to-preserve-uaap-dominance/54391|title=More to come from Andes, FEU in Tamaraws’ bid to preserve UAAP dominance|publisher=Tiebreaker Times|date=6 April 2016|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> He also played for FEU in the UAAP, scoring eight goals in his rookie year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/02/14/1553309/nu-la-salle-win-anew-uaap-mens-football|title=NU, La Salle win anew in UAAP men’s football|publisher=Philstar|date=14 February 2016|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/22/18/uaap-football-feu-clobbers-adamson-behind-andes-hat-trick|title=UAAP football: FEU clobbers Adamson behind Andes' hat-trick|publisher=ABS-CBN|date=4 October 2018|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> He would lead FEU to the final in Season 79, scoring against UP in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tamayao|first1=Brian|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-season-79-mens-football-andes-inspired-tamaraws-dethrone-fighting-maroons-to-earn-shot-at-championship|title=Andes-inspired FEU dethrones UP to earn shot at championship|publisher=Tiebreaker Times|date=4 May 2017|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Morales|first1=Luisa|url=https://www.tinigngplaridel.net/up-fails-to-defend-crown-bows-out-in-semis/|title=UP fails to defend crown, bows out in semis|publisher=Tinig ng Plaridel|date=4 May 2017|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref>
In 2019, Andes transferred to National University. He made two appearances in Season 82, but the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Andes would forgo his last season of eligibility to play professionally.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Honasan|first1=Santino|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/04/08/20/uaap-football-stars-express-sadness-disappointment-over-season-82-cancellation|title=UAAP football stars express sadness, disappointment over Season 82 cancellation|publisher=ABS-CBN|date=8 April 2020|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref>
===Dynamic Herb Cebu=== In 2022, Andes signed for Dynamic Herb Cebu in the Philippines Football League. However, instead of his position at striker, he was listed as a defender.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Aznar|first1=Edri|url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/cebu-fc-signs-players-for-2022-pfl-season|title=Cebu FC signs players for 2022 PFL season|publisher=SunStar Cebu|date=11 August 2022|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> He made his debut in a 4–3 win over Stallion Laguna, but made only two appearances for the Gentle Giants before being let go in early 2023.
===Loyola=== Andes was signed by Loyola ahead of the 2024–25 season of the PFL,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sugbobalita.org/bag-ong-lineup-sa-cebu-fc-sulayan-batok-sa-kasuka-fc-sa-aff-shopee-cup/|title=Bag-ong Mga Rekruta sa Cebu FC Ipasinati sa AFF Shopee Cup Playoffs Kontra Kasuka FC|publisher=Sugbo Balita|date=13 August 2025|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> where he shifted back to the striker position. He scored on his debut in a 4–1 loss to Maharlika. He would end up as one of the top scorers that season, scoring nine goals in 14 games.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Terrado|first1=Jonas|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/595940/manilla-digger-still-on-top|title=Manilla Digger still on top|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=26 November 2024|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref>
===Return to Cebu=== In August 2025, Andes rejoined Cebu during the club's preparations for the ASEAN Club Championship. He scored in both legs against Kasuka of Brunei to bring Cebu to the group stage,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Esparaga|first1=Ian |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/sports/109726/rico-andes-brace-powers-cebu-fc-vs-brunei-football-champs/story/|title=Rico Andes brace powers Cebu FC vs Brunei football champs|publisher=GMA Network|date=15 August 2025|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> scoring in a home game against Selangor.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://aseanutdfc.com/asean-club-championship/2025/news/shopee-cup-202526-group-a-report-dh-cebu-fc-1-1-selangor-fc|title=SHOPEE CUP™ 2025/26 GROUP A – REPORT: DH CEBU FC 1-1 SELANGOR FC|work=ASEAN Football Federation|date=3 December 2025|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> He also proved important for the club in the PFL, scoring a late winner against Stallion and racking up five goals in seven games.<ref>{{cite news|last1=De Guzman |first1=Icko |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/rico-andes-strikes-at-the-death-to-give-cebu-first-win-of-pfl-season/347999|title=Rico Andes strikes at the death to give Cebu first win of PFL season|publisher=Tiebreaker Times|date=21 September 2025|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref>
===Pattani=== Andes signed for Thai League 2 club Pattani on 15 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite instagram |author=Pattani FC |user=pattanifc.official |postid=DTiS9AfD5i8 |date=15 January 2026 |title=✅𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 : 🔰 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟐 📝 𝗡𝗢.14 🇵🇭 Rico Ofredo Andes "ริโก้ อันเดส" กองหน้าชาวฟิลิปปินส์ วัย 27 ปี เลค 2 โควต้าอาเซียน อย่างเป็นทางการ .|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiS9AfD5i8/|access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref>
Andes made his league debut for Pattani later that season, and on 4 March 2026 he scored his first goals for the club, netting twice in a 4–2 victory against Chiangmai United in the Thai League 2. His brace was widely regarded as his breakthrough performance in the league and contributed significantly to Pattani's competitive campaign in the 2025–26 season
==International career== ===Philippines U23=== Before the 2019 AFF U-22 Youth Championship, Andes was called up to the national team for the first time, representing the U-23 team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Philippines Men’s Under-22 in AFF U22 Championship 2019 |url=https://pff.org.ph/2019/02/15/philippines-mens-under-22-in-aff-u22-championship-2019/|access-date=10 January 2026|work=Philippine Football Federation|date=15 February 2019|archive-date=3 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203004830/https://pff.org.ph/2019/02/15/philippines-mens-under-22-in-aff-u22-championship-2019/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pff-calls-23-collegiate-standouts-2019-aff-u22/140782|title=PFF calls up 23 collegiate standouts for 2019 AFF U22|publisher=Tiebreaker Times|date=15 February 2019|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref> He made his debut in a 2–1 loss to Vietnam, coming on in the 79th minute for Ray Sanciangco.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://aseanfootball.org/v3/wp-content/uploads/match_result/u22/2019/M1.pdf |title=Match Summary - Vietnam U22 2-1 Philippines U22|website=ASEAN Football Federation|access-date=10 January 2026}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 18 March 2026}}<ref name="soccerway"></ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes Thai League Cup}} !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="1"|Dynamic Herb Cebu |2022–23 |rowspan="1"|Philippines Football League |2||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||2||0 |- |rowspan="1"|Loyola |2024–25 |rowspan="1"|Philippines Football League |14||9||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||14||9 |- |rowspan="1"|Dynamic Herb Cebu |2025–26 |rowspan="1"|Philippines Football League |7||5||colspan="2"|–||4{{efn|Appearances in the ASEAN Club Championship and its qualification}}||4||11||9 |- !colspan="3"|Total !23!!14!!colspan="2"|–!!4!!4!!27!!18 |- |Pattani |2025–26 |Thai League 2 |5||2||2||0||colspan="2"|–||7||2 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !28!!16!!2!!0!!4!!4!!34!!20 |} {{notelist}}
==References== {{reflist|2}}
==External links== * {{Soccerway|new_id=andes-rico/E3KCplHD}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Andes, Rico}} Category:1998 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Sorsogon Category:Filipino men's footballers Category:Men's association football forwards Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Far Eastern University alumni Category:National University (Philippines) alumni Category:University Athletic Association of the Philippines men's footballers Category:Cebu F.C. players Category:Loyola F.C. players Category:Philippines Football League players Category:Philippines men's youth international footballers Category:21st-century Filipino sportsmen