Mario Rivas (footballer, born 2007)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rivas and the second or maternal family name is Lagos.

Mario Rivas Lagos (born 6 March 2007) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid.

Mario Rivas

Personal information
Full name	Mario Rivas Lagos
Date of birth	(2007-03-06) 6 March 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth	Seville, Spain
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Real Madrid B
Number	29
Youth career
2013–2016	UD Bétera
2016–2021	Getafe
2021–2024	Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024	Real Madrid C	13	(0)
2024–	Real Madrid B	30	(0)
International career‡
2023	Spain U17	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 12 September 2023

Early life

Rivas was born on 6 March 2007 in Seville, Spain. A native of Seville, Spain, he is the son of Spanish footballer Nano Rivas.^[1]

Club career

As a youth player, Rivas joined the youth academy of UD Bétera.^[2] In 2016, he joined the youth academy of Getafe. Subsequently, he joined the youth academy of La Liga side Real Madrid, where he played in the UEFA Youth League, and was promoted to the club's C team in 2024. The same year, he was promoted to their reserve team.^[3]

Style of play

Rivas plays as a defender. Spanish newspaper Okdiario wrote in 2025 that he is "fast, versatile, has good footwork and has a remarkable ability to anticipate".^[4]