Carlos Rivas (footballer, born 1953)


Carlos Humberto Rivas Torres is a Chilean Canadian retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

International career

Carlos Rivas played for Colo-Colo, a Chilean football team, from 1978 to 1982.
Rivas was a midfielder for Colo-Colo in 136 official games over five seasons, and he scored 40 goals during that time. While he was on the team, the team won two national championships and two Polla Gol championships.
Rivas also represented the Chilean national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
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.