Ignacio Rivero
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 Rivero with Cruz Azul in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Ignacio Rivero Segade | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tijuana | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Central Español | 77 | (14) |
| 2015–2018 | Defensa | 55 | (3) |
| 2018 | → Tijuana (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2018–2021 | Tijuana | 62 | (5) |
| 2020–2021 | → Cruz Azul (loan) | 38 | (0) |
| 2021–2025 | Cruz Azul | 164 | (25) |
| 2026– | Tijuana | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 01:30, 10 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
José Ignacio Rivero Segade (born 10 April 1992) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and right-back for Liga MX club Tijuana.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4]
