Stalin José Rivas (born 5 August 1971 in San Félix, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan former

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who played as a midfielder. He is described as "the most naturally talented Venezuelan footballer of all time".

Club career

During his professional career, Rivas played for several clubs in Latin America and Belgium, including Caracas Fútbol Club, Club Deportivo Los Millonarios and Standard Liège.

International career

Rivas received 34 caps, scoring 3 goals, for the Venezuela national football team between 1989 and 1996.Venezuela - Record International Players
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International goals

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* 1971 births Living people People from Ciudad Guayana Venezuelan footballers Venezuelan expatriate footballers Venezuela men's international footballers 1989 Copa América players 1991 Copa América players 1993 Copa América players 1995 Copa América players Men's association football midfielders A.C.C.D. Mineros de Guayana players Standard Liège players K. Rupel Boom F.C. players Minervén S.C. players Caracas FC players Millonarios F.C. players Deportivo Italia players Deportivo Táchira F.C. players Belgian Pro League players Venezuelan Primera División players Expatriate footballers in Belgium Expatriate footballers in Colombia Venezuelan expatriate sportspeople in Colombia Venezuelan football managers Mineros de Guayana managers Deportivo Anzoátegui managers Asociación Civil Deportivo Lara managers {{Venezuela-footy-bio-stub