Carlos Rivas (footballer, born 1953)
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| Full name | Carlos Humberto Rivas Torres | ||
| Date of birth | May 24, 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Chimbarongo, Chile | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1982 | Chile | 42 | (8) |
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Carlos Humberto Rivas Torres (born May 24, 1953) is a retired football midfielder from Chile who played for Colo-Colo.
International career
Carlos Rivas played for Colo-Colo, a Chilean football team, from 1978 to 1982.[1]
Rivas was a midfielder for Colo-Colo in 136 official games over five seasons, and he scored 40 goals during that time.[2] While he was on the team, the team won two national championships (1979 and 1981) and two Polla Gol championships (1981 and 1982).[2]
Rivas also represented the Chilean national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.[2]
Rivas was a key figure in the development of a style of football involving prejugadas and creative offensive strategies.
Personal life
Rivas moved to Canada in 1984. He is the father of one son and one daughter. His son is Canadian soccer player Carlos Rivas Godoy.
External links
References
- ↑ (Spanish)"Resultados de búsqueda 'Carlos Rivas'," Colo-Colo Sitio Oficial, http://www.colocolo.cl/?s=carlos+rivas&x=0&y=0.
- 1 2 3 (Spanish) "Idolos: Mediocampistas: Carlos Rivas," Colo-Colo Sitio Oficial, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
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