Riga FC has recently been active in the summer 2025 transfer window, with several important moves. On July 3, 2025, the club signed Jackson Kenio Santos Laurentino from FK Auda Riga[1][2]. Emīls Birka, a 25-year-old left-back, also joined Riga FC in late June[5]. Hrvoje Babec transferred in from NK Osijek for a fee of €300,000 on July 14, 2025[2][6].
In terms of outgoing transfers, Ivan Erquiaga and Paulo Eduardo both left for FK Auda on July 1, 2025[2][8]. Jackson also departed to FK Auda on July 4, 2025[2][8]. The transfer market remains open until August 15, 2025, so more movements are possible[3].
On the pitch, Riga FC continues to perform strongly in domestic and European competition. On July 25, 2025, they began their UEFA Conference League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Georgia’s Dila Gori in the first leg of the second qualifying round[5]. The return leg on July 31, 2025, ended in a 3-3 draw, allowing Riga FC to progress based on aggregate score[7].
In the Latvian league, Riga FC maintained their excellent form, recently securing a 3-2 win against FK Liepāja and convincingly defeating FK Tukums 2000 by 4-0 in the Latvian Cup 1/8 finals[5]. However, their long winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw against BFC Daugavpils on July 8, 2025[5].
Adrian Guľa continues as the head coach, with the team demonstrating a high win rate in recent matches[3]. Riga FC is among the league’s top contenders, boasting strong results and notable new signings.
References
- [1] Riga FC Latest Transfers News – AiScore
- [2] Riga Transfers 2025 Summer, News & overview – Tribuna.com
- [3] Riga FC | All the info, news and scores – BeSoccer
- [5] News – Riga FC
- [6] Latest Riga FC signings | Ins, outs and rumours – BeSoccer
- [7] Riga FC 3-3 Dila Gori (31 Jul, 2025) Final Score – ESPN
- [8] Latest Riga FC Transfers | Full Transfer History | Soccer Base