Mario Rivas Lago (born 6 March 2007) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid.
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.
Club career.
As a youth player, Rivas joined the youth academy of UD Bétera. 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.
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".