Striker Richarlison, 29, responded directly to an internet user who questioned the choice of naming his son with the same name as him, Richarlison Jr. The exchange of barbs took place on social media days after the boy’s first birthday party, celebrated with a football theme inspired by the 2026 World Cup.
The criticism came from a user on an entertainment page on Instagram. She asked: why repeat the name after the player had faced jokes his entire life because of it? Richarlison didn’t let it go and responded with irony: “Go find work, Monike with K. Rick Jr. won’t need to work.”
“Copa Baby” party even outside the national team
The celebration of Richarlison Jr.’s birthday, which turns one year old on June 15th, took place early in Maringá. The couple Richarlison and influencer Amanda Araújo opted for the “Copa Baby” theme, with sophisticated decoration in shades of green, yellow, blue and white, moving away from the traditional and bringing elegance to the world of football.
This occurred at the same time that the Brazilian team was preparing for commitments, but without the presence of the Tottenham striker. Richarlison was left out of the final 26-man squad released by Carlo Ancelotti for the 2026 World Cup, although he was named in several lists during the cycle.
Criticism is nothing new in the family
Negative reactions to the child’s name had already emerged during Amanda Araújo’s pregnancy. At the time, the influencer defended the choice, made with affection and admiration for her partner’s trajectory and values. She classified some of the comments as exaggerated, stating that her son would grow up with opportunities and affection regardless of his name.
What the case reveals about fame, inheritance and overcoming
Richarlison, who left Nova Venécia, in Espírito Santo, and overcame difficulties to become one of Brazil’s best-known strikers in Europe, uses the episode to highlight the financial stability achieved. The answer emphasizes that the son will have a privileged life, different from the one he had to follow. The case also illustrates how the lives of players exposed on social media generate constant scrutiny, even in personal decisions such as the names of their children.