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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Colombia international
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Nelson Rivas profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Colombia
- Date of birth
- 25 Mar 1983 (43 years)
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- N. Rivas
Nelson Rivas recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Switzerland vs Colombia
|
FIFA World Cup | 07 Jul 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Colombia vs Ghana
|
FIFA World Cup | 04 Jul 2026 | 1 – 0 |
|
Colombia vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Colombia vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
FIFA World Cup | 24 Jun 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
|
FIFA World Cup | 18 Jun 2026 | 1 – 3 |
Mexico vs Colombia
|
International Friendly | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Colombia vs Paraguay
|
International Friendly | 03 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Colombia vs Peru
|
International Friendly | 06 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Colombia vs Chile
|
International Friendly | 13 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Chile vs Colombia
|
International Friendly | 17 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Colombia national team
About Nelson Rivas
Nelson Rivas is a 43-year-old Colombia professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 25 March 1983 in Colombia, Nelson Rivas has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. Nelson Rivas stands 181 cm tall and weighs 84 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Colombia national team fixtures are played, Nelson Rivas's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Mexico vs Colombia in the International Friendly on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Switzerland 4-3 Colombia in the FIFA World Cup.
Bookmark this Nelson Rivas hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Nelson Rivas
What team does Nelson Rivas play for?
Nelson Rivas's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Nelson Rivas play?
Nelson Rivas plays as a defender.
How old is Nelson Rivas?
Nelson Rivas was born on 25 March 1983, making them 43 years old.
What nationality is Nelson Rivas?
Nelson Rivas represents Colombia.
How tall is Nelson Rivas?
Nelson Rivas stands 181 cm tall and weighs 84 kg.
Is Nelson Rivas left-footed or right-footed?
Nelson Rivas's preferred foot is right.
Does Nelson Rivas play for the national team?
Nelson Rivas is eligible for Colombia. Their next match is Mexico vs Colombia on Sunday 27 September 2026 UTC.
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