Richard Ruíz (born 14 January 1986) is a former Mexican professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Alebrijes de Oaxaca.In 2009, Ruíz started playing for the Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles De Caliente.[2] On 10 June 2015 it was confirmed Ruiz would join the club from Tijuana on a definite purchase.[3] On 7 June 2017 it was confirmed Richard Ruiz would join the club from Cruz Azul on a definite purchase.On 7 June 2018, After Toluca failed to come to an agreement with Club Leon for Leonel Lopez, Richard Ruiz was signed as a replacement for Lopez.