- Roberto Ríos
Football player infobox
playername = Roberto Ríos
fullname = Roberto Ríos Patus
height = height|m=1.92
nickname = 85 kg
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1971|10|8
cityofbirth =Bilbao ,Biscay
countryofbirth =Spain
nationality = Spanish
currentclub = Retired
clubnumber =
position =Central defender
youthyears = 1991–1992
youthclubs = Betis B
years = 1992–1997
1997–2002
clubs =Real Betis
Athletic Bilbao
caps(goals) = 114 (11)
78 (4)
nationalyears = 1996–1998
1996–1997
nationalteam = Flagicon|Spain Spain
Flagicon|Basque CountryEuskadi
nationalcaps(goals) = 11 (0)
4 (0)
pcupdate =August 31 ,2002
ntupdate =August 31 ,2002 :"For the Argentine Senator, see"Roberto Ríos (Argentine politician) .Roberto Ríos Patus, Ríos (born
October 8 ,1971 inBilbao ,Biscay ), is a former professional Spanish footballer, who played as acentral defender .Although Basque-born, Ríos emerged through the youth system of
Real Betis Balompie , debuting professionally in the second division.In 1997, he was signed by
Athletic Bilbao for €12 millions, a then-record for a national player. [ [http://www.elmundo.es/1997/07/20/deportes/20N0074.html Ríos and Athletic make history] es icon] In 1997-98, Ríos netted twice in 32 contests (including once in a 5-1 home thrashing of Mérida CP, onDecember 21 ,1997 ), as the Basque side finished runner-up. He retired in 2002 at just 30, due to injuries and loss of form.Ríos was capped 11 times by Spain, with his debut coming on
October 9 ,1996 (Czech Republic 0 - Spain 0), in a World Cup qualifier.References
External links
* [http://www.athletic-club.net/acc/home.asp?a=7&b=252&torneo=11&jug=343&idi=2 Athletic Bilbao profile]
* [http://www.lfp.es/historico/primera/plantillas/historial.asp?jug=6002 Stats at Liga de Fútbol Profesional] es icon
* [http://futbol.sportec.es/seleccion/ficha_jugador.asp?j=568 National team data] es icon
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