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My Take
Roberto Rios appeals to the part of me that finds romance in defending rather than scoring. A central defender born in Bilbao, he came from the Basque Country, a region famous for its fierce pride and grit, which feels like the perfect soil for a no-nonsense backline anchor. I have always admired players who form the spine of a team without chasing glory, and a central defender is exactly that. His later move into coaching suggests he had a defensive philosophy worth passing on. Born in 1971, he belonged to a generation of Spanish defenders built on toughness, and I imagine he organized his line with real authority.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Roberto Ríos
- Name (Japanese)
- ロベルト・リオス
- Reading
- ろべると・りおす
- Born
- October 8, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Roberto Ríos born?
Born October 8, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Roberto Ríos from?
Roberto Ríos is from Bilbao, Biscay, Spain.
What does Roberto Ríos do?
Roberto Ríos works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Roberto Ríos?
Roberto Ríos is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.