José Ignacio Rivero

José Ignacio Rivero

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Career

Rivero made his professional debut with Central Español in September 2012. Over three seasons, he appeared in 77 matches and scored 14 goals, earning recognition for his versatility across multiple positions, including right back, left back, winger, and attacking midfielder. In February 2015, he joined Defensa y Justicia in Argentina. During his time with the club, he played 66 matches, scored 3 goals, and featured in the Copa Sudamericana, establishing himself as a reliable squad member. He signed with Club Tijuana in January 2018. In July 2020, Rivero joined Cruz Azul on loan before completing a permanent transfer the following year. Over the next five years, he established himself as a pivotal figure in the squad, helping secure four official titles, including a league championship. In January 2026, he returned to Club Tijuana.

Career statistics

As of match played 9 January 2026

Club
Defensa y Justicia
Club
Central Español
Club
Club Tijuana
Club
Cruz Azul
National team
Uruguay

Legacy

Honours

Central Español

Uruguayan Segunda División: 2011–12 Cruz Azul

Liga MX: Guardianes 2021 Campeón de Campeones: 2021 Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup: 2025

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

association football player

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

José Ignacio Rivero Segade is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and right-back for Liga MX club Tijuana.

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