# Rocco Ríos Novo

Rocco Ríos Novo (born June 4, 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, on loan from Lanús. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for Argentina.

## Club career

Born in Los Angeles, California, Ríos Novo began his career with Argentine club Lanús. On 2 March 2021, Ríos was loaned to Atlanta United 2, the reserve side of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. On 5 April 2021, he signed a short-term contract with Atlanta United's first team before their CONCACAF Champions League match against Alajuelense.
Ríos Novo then made his professional debut for Atlanta United in the match against Alajuelense, coming on as a late first-half substitute for Brad Guzan, who was sent off with a red card.
On 21 April 2022, Ríos Novo was seen leaving Argentina via his Instagram story, hugging family members goodbye on a flight to Atlanta, as Atlanta United completed a deal to loan him back to the club after Brad Guzan tore his Achilles earlier that week.
On 16 January 2025, Ríos Novo signed for Inter Miami on loan for the 2025 MLS season. On 9 March, he made his debut with Inter Miami as he would be come on to replace Benjamin Cremaschi as a late first-half substitute because the keeper Oscar Ustari received a red card in the 38th minute in Inter Miami's game against Charlotte FC as the team won 1-0.

## International career

Eligible for the United States, Mexico and Argentina. Ríos Novo represented Argentina at several international youth levels ranging from the under-15 side to the under-16 side, including the under-17 side.

## Personal life

Ríos Novo was born to a father from Mexico and mother from Argentina.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 4 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Atlanta United (loan) | 2021 | Major League Soccer | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Atlanta United (loan) | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 0 |
| Atlanta United (loan) | Total | Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 |
| Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 2021 | USL Championship | 20 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 0 |
| Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 2022 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Atlanta United 2 (loan) | Total | Total | 22 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 0 |
| Phoenix Rising (loan) | 2023 | USL Championship | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 0 |
| Phoenix Rising (loan) | 2024 | USL Championship | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 34 | 0 |
| Phoenix Rising (loan) | Total | Total | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 70 | 0 |
| Inter Miami (loan) | 2025 | MLS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Total | Total | | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | | | 110 | 0 |
* ↑ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League

## Honours

Argentina U15
* South American U-15 Championship: 2017
Argentina U17
* South American U-17 Championship: 2019
Phoenix Rising
* USL Championship: 2023