José Ignacio Rivero Segade (born 10 April 1992) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and right-back for Liga MX club Tijuana.
Career Rivero made his professional debut with Central Español in September 2012. Over three seasons, he appeared in 77 matches and scored 14 goals, earning recognition for his versatility across multiple positions, including right back, left back, winger, and attacking midfielder.
In February 2015, he joined Defensa y Justicia in Argentina. During his time with the club, he played 66 matches, scored 3 goals, and featured in the Copa Sudamericana, establishing himself as a reliable squad member.
He signed with Club Tijuana in January 2018.
In July 2020, Rivero joined Cruz Azul on loan before completing a permanent transfer the following year. Over the next five years, he established himself as a pivotal figure in the squad, helping secure four official titles, including a league championship.
In January 2026, he returned to Club Tijuana.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCentral EspañolUruguayan Segunda División9 1 — — — 9 1Uruguayan Primera División25 0 — — — 25 0Uruguayan Segunda División29 7 — — — 29 7Uruguayan Segunda División14 6 — — — 14 6Total77 14 — — — 77 14Defensa y JusticiaArgentine Primera División— 3 0 — — 3 0Argentine Primera División16 1 1 0 — — 17 1Argentine Primera División27 2 3 0 4 0 — 34 2Argentine Primera División12 0 — — — 12 0Total55 3 7 0 4 0 — 66 3Tijuana (loan)Liga MX18 1 — 4 1 — 22 2TijuanaLiga MX34 2 7 0 — — 41 2Liga MX28 3 7 0 — 1 0 36 3Total80 6 14 0 4 1 1 0 99 7Cruz Azul (loan)Liga MX38 0 — 6 0 — 44 0Cruz AzulLiga MX36 2 — 6 0 2 0 44 2Liga MX35 2 — — 1 0 36 2Liga MX37 4 — — 3 0 40 4Liga MX37 15 — 8 1 4 0 49 16Liga MX19 2 — 0 0 4 1 23 3Total202 25 — 20 1 14 1 236 27TijuanaLiga MX1 0 — — — 1 0Career total415 48 21 0 28 2 15 1 479 51
Honours Central Español Uruguayan Segunda División: 2011–12
Cruz Azul Liga MX: Guardianes 2021 Campeón de Campeones: 2021 Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup: 2025
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José Ignacio Rivero Presentado con Xolos