Richard Evans is a Welsh former professional football player.
Education
After retiring from playing professional football he studied towards a Sports science Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Loughborough University (1997-1999) and later a Physiotherapy Bachelor of Science Honours at Brunel University (2002-2006).
Career
He is the current Head of Performance at Everton Football Club. He has previously played for several football clubs including Cardiff City, Exeter City F.C. and Bristol Rovers F.C.
Speaking to the British Broadcasting Corporation Wales, he said: "I pursued a career in football after leaving school. When I got to the age of 27 and had played professional and semi-professional football I realised that football wasn"t going to provide me with a living after I"d finished my days really.
"So whilst I was playing at Lilleshall I did a treatment and management of injuries course held by the FA, and that"s what instilled an interest in physiotherapy."
Prior to his appointment at Everton, he has held the position of Head Physiotherapist at Swansea City A.F.C. (1999-2009) and also Head of Sport Science at Wigan Athletic F.C. (2009-2013).