Martín Horacio Rivero (born November 13, 1989) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for San Martín SJ.

Martín Rivero
Colorado Rapids Game 4/1/12
Personal information
Full name Martín Horacio Rivero
Date of birth (1989-11-13) November 13, 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Roldán, Argentina
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
San Martín SJ
Youth career
2006–2008 Rosario Central
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2014 Rosario Central 53 (5)
2012–2013Colorado Rapids (loan) 47 (3)
2014 Chivas USA 7 (0)
2015–2016 Aldosivi 32 (0)
2016–2017 Unión de Santa Fe 14 (0)
2017–2018 Patronato 25 (2)
2018–2021 Belgrano 31 (0)
2021– San Martín SJ 55 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:02, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

Career

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Rivero began his career in the youth ranks of Rosario Central and made his first team debut as a teenager during the 2008 season. He made his debut on June 20, 2008, in a 2–1 defeat to Argentinos Juniors in the 2007–08 Argentine Primera División season.[1] Playing primarily as an attacking midfielder Rivero scored five goals over 53 games for Rosario Central.

On February 16, 2012, Rivero signed a loan deal with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids from Rosario Central.[2]

On January 14, 2014, it was announced by the Rapids that Rivero would not be returning for the 2014 season.[3]

He was traded by Colorado to Chivas USA on April 10, 2014, in exchange for a fourth-round 2015 MLS SuperDraft pick.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Martin Rivero statistics[usurped]
  2. ^ "Rapids acquire Argentinian playmaker Martin Rivero". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  3. ^ Martin Rivero will not return to the Rapids; heralded playmaker out at Colorado after loan expires
  4. ^ "Chivas USA Acquire Argentine Midfielder Martin Rivero's Rights | Chivas USA adquiere los derechos del mediocampista argentino Martín Rivero | Chivas USA". Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
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