Rocco Ríos Novo (born June 4, 2002) is a professional
footballer who plays as a
goalkeeper for
USL Championship club
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, on loan from
Lanús. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for Argentina.
Club career
Born in
Los Angeles,
California, Ríos Novo began his career with Argentine club
Lanús. On 2 March 2021, Ríos was loaned to
Atlanta United 2, the reserve side of
Major League Soccer
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club
Atlanta United. On 5 April 2021, he signed a short-term contract with Atlanta United's first team before their
CONCACAF Champions League
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match against
Alajuelense.
Ríos Novo then made his professional debut for Atlanta United in the match against Alajuelense, coming on as a late first-half substitute for
Brad Guzan, who was sent off with a red card.
On 21 April 2022, Ríos Novo was seen leaving Argentina via his
Instagram
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story, hugging family members goodbye on a flight to Atlanta, as
Atlanta United completed a deal to loan him back to the club after
Brad Guzan tore his Achilles earlier that week.
International career
Eligible for the
United States,
Mexico and
Argentina. Ríos Novo represented Argentina at several international youth levels ranging from the under-15 side to the under-16 side, including the
under-17 side.
Personal life
Ríos Novo was born to a father from
Mexico and mother from
Argentina.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Argentina U15
*
South American U-15 Championship:
2017
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Argentina U17
*
South American U-17 Championship:
2019
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References
External links
Profileat
Atlanta United
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2002 births
Living people
Soccer players from Los Angeles
Argentine men's footballers
Argentina men's youth international footballers
American men's soccer players
Argentine people of Mexican descent
American people of Argentine descent
American sportspeople of Mexican descent
Men's association football goalkeepers
Club Atlético Lanús footballers
Atlanta United 2 players
Atlanta United FC players
USL Championship players
Major League Soccer players
21st-century American sportsmen