Manu Rico

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rico and the second or maternal family name is Del Valle.

Manuel "Manu" Rico Del Valle (born 11 January 2003) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a left winger for SD Huesca.

Manu Rico

Personal information
Full name	Manuel Rico Del Valle
Date of birth	(2003-01-11) 11 January 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Huesca, Spain
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Huesca
Youth career
	EF Oscense
2014–2021	Huesca
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Huesca B	37	(4)
2021–	Huesca	12	(0)
2024	→ Ceuta (loan)	6	(0)
2024–2025	→ Tarazona (loan)	37	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 May 2025

Club career

Rico joined SD Huesca's youth setup at the age of 11 from EF Oscense.^[1] He first appeared with the reserves on 5 September 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–2 Segunda División RFEF away loss against Terrassa FC.

Rico made his first-team debut 30 November 2021, replacing Dani Escriche late into a 2–0 away win over CD Cayón in the season's Copa del Rey.^[2] He made his professional debut on 14 December, as he replaced Kevin Carlos in a 0–1 home loss against Girona FC, also in the national cup.^[3]

On 30 January 2024, Rico was loaned to Primera Federación side AD Ceuta FC for the remainder of the season.^[4] On 16 August, he moved to fellow league team SD Tarazona also in a temporary deal.^[5]

On 9 July 2025, upon returning, Rico renewed his contract with Huesca for a further year.^[6]