Biography
Who is Cristian Riveros?
Early life and local career
Cristian Miguel Riveros Núñez was born in Julio Augusto Saldívar, Paraguay. He began his professional football career playing for a local club called Cristóbal Colón. Following his time there, he gained experience at other Paraguayan teams, including San Lorenzo and Tacuary. He eventually secured a position at the club Libertad, where he developed his skills as a defensive midfielder before moving abroad.
International football milestones
Starting in 2005, Cristian Riveros became a full international player for Paraguay. Over his career, he earned 99 caps for his national team. His international experience includes competing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, specifically in 2006 and 2010.
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he scored a goal in a match against Slovakia, which helped Paraguay secure a win. He also played in three different Copa América tournaments in 2007, 2011, and 2015. He scored his first international goal during a match against Chile.
Playing abroad and club success
In 2007, Cristian moved to Mexico to join the club Cruz Azul. Three years later, he signed a three-year contract with Sunderland, a team in the English Premier League. He made his debut in August 2010 against Birmingham City. While in England, he scored a goal in a match against West Ham United.
After his time in England, he spent time with the Turkish side Kayserispor on loan before signing a permanent deal. He later moved to Brazil to play for Grêmio on a two-year contract starting in 2013.
By 2015, he returned to Paraguay to play for Club Olimpia Asunción. His contributions were significant in helping the team win their 40th local championship. He later played for Libertad for a third time in his career, following a request from coach Daniel Garnero, and also spent time with Nacional Asunción.
Physical attributes and recognition
Cristian Riveros stands at 179 centimeters tall. In July 2015, a Paraguayan publication named ExtraPRESS recognized him as the most expensive player in the country at that time. Throughout his career, he has been noted for his leadership both on and off the field.
Birthday and age
Cristian Riveros was born on October 16, 1982, which makes Cristian 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Cristian shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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