Carlos Rivas (footballer, born 1953)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1982 | Chile | 42 | (8) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 May 2016 | |||
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.[citation needed]
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
- ^ Template:Es icon"Resultados de búsqueda 'Carlos Rivas'," Colo-Colo Sitio Oficial, http://www.colocolo.cl/?s=carlos+rivas&x=0&y=0.
- ^ a b c Template:Es icon "Idolos: Mediocampistas: Carlos Rivas," Colo-Colo Sitio Oficial, http://www.colocolo.cl/2009/06/carlos-rivas/
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