Rio Cardines is retained at Crystal Palace until June 2027. The 20-year-old defender.
Verified August 25, 2026
Rio Cardines
Current Club: Crystal Palace
🌍 Trinidad and Tobago
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
About
Rio Cardines is a Trinidad and Tobago defender who plays for Premier League club Crystal Palace. Born in England in July 2006, he joined the Palace academy at Under-16 level in 2022, featuring in a side that beat Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Dundee United in a pre-season youth tournament that summer. A natural right-back who can also operate on the wing or elsewhere across the backline, he signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2024. Cardines committed his international future to Trinidad and Tobago, starring at the CONCACAF U20 Championship with a goal and two assists, before making his senior breakthrough. Named in the squad for the 2025 Gold Cup, he came off the bench against the United States and then started full matches versus Saudi Arabia and Haiti. He is contracted to Crystal Palace until June 2027 as he pushes toward first-team football.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rio Cardines's contract expire?
Rio Cardines's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
Who does Rio Cardines play for?
Rio Cardines currently plays for Crystal Palace.
What position does Rio Cardines play?
Rio Cardines plays as a defender.
How old is Rio Cardines?
Rio Cardines is 20 years old.
When can Rio Cardines sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Rio Cardines can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Rio Cardines's contract?
Rio Cardines has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
When was Rio Cardines born?
Rio Cardines was born on July 1, 2006, making the player 20 years old as of today.