Rocco Ríos Novo

Biography

Rocco Ríos Novo (born June 4, 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, on loan from Lanús. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for Argentina. Born in Los Angeles, California, Ríos 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 club Atlanta United. On 5 April 2021, he signed a short-term contract with Atlanta United's first team before their CONCACAF Champions League match against Alajuelense. Ríos 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 was seen leaving Argentina via his Instagram story, hugging family members goodbye on a flight to Atlanta, as Atlanta United completed a deal to loan Ríos back to the club after Brad Guzan tore his Achilles earlier that week. Eligible for the United States, Mexico and Argentina. Ríos represented Argentina at several international youth levels ranging from the under-15 side to the under-16 side, including the under-17 side. Ríos was born to an immigrant father from Mexico and mother from Argentina.