Ramiro Enrique Paz (born 4 May 2001) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a

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for Orlando City of

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Club career

Banfield

Enrique progressed through the youth ranks of Banfield. On 25 July 2019, he signed his first professional contract; penning terms for three years. He was promoted to the club's senior squad under manager

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at the beginning of 2021, having only previously been called up to train with them and featuring in a friendly in October 2020 against Talleres. On 12 February 2021, he made his senior professional debut, entering as a 73rd-minute substitute for Luciano Pons in a 2–0 victory over

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in the 2021 Copa de la Liga Profesional group stage. He scored his first senior goal in the same competition, the equaliser of a 2–2 draw with Estudiantes (LP) on 5 April 2021.

Orlando City

On 26 January 2023, Enrique signed for Orlando City of

on a three-year contract with two additional club option years. He was rostered under the MLS U22 initiative. He made his debut for the club on 26 February 2023, replacing

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in the 63rd minute of a 1–0 win over the New York Red Bulls.

International career

Enrique received call-ups at under-18 level from Argentina in 2019.

Personal life

Enrique is the son of

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winner Héctor Enrique. His uncle,

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, also played professional football. He also has two brothers, Fernando and Facundo, who are also sportsmen; in football and rugby, respectively.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Enrique, Ramiro 2001 births Living people People from Burzaco Sportspeople from Buenos Aires Province Argentine footballers Argentina youth international footballers Association football forwards Argentine Primera División players Major League Soccer players Club Atlético Banfield footballers Orlando City SC players Argentine expatriate footballers Expatriate soccer players in the United States Argentine expatriate sportspeople in the United States Enrique family