Antonio Ríos
Encyclopedia
Antonio Ríos Martínez is a Mexican
professional footballer. He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Toluca, wearing jersey #15. He made his debut January 18, 2009 against Atlante
, a game which resulted in a tie (3–3).
's youth academy in 2007. He featured in a total of 24 games and scored 2 goals with Atlético Mexiquense, before joining Toluca's senior squad. In 2009 Jose Manuel de la Torre brought Antonio Rios to the senior squad in Clausura 2009.
global.
for friendly matches on September 4 and 7, 2010 against Ecuador
and Colombia
, respectively. He was called once again for the friendly match against Venezuela
, where he was a starter and played up to half time.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
professional footballer. He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Toluca, wearing jersey #15. He made his debut January 18, 2009 against Atlante
Atlante F.C.
Club de Fútbol Atlante, is a Mexican professional football club, currently playing in the Mexican First Division League. The club is based in Cancún, Mexico as of the start of the 2007-08 season, when they relocated from Mexico City, and plays its home games in Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo.-Domestic...
, a game which resulted in a tie (3–3).
Atlético Mexiquense
Ríos started to play for Atlético MexiquenseAtlético Mexiquense
Atlético Mexiquense is a professional soccer team in México, serving as a farm team for Deportivo Toluca F.C. and playing in the Primera División A. For a long time they played in Toluca, but eventually they changed ground to Ixtapan de la Sal looking forward to getting more fans...
's youth academy in 2007. He featured in a total of 24 games and scored 2 goals with Atlético Mexiquense, before joining Toluca's senior squad. In 2009 Jose Manuel de la Torre brought Antonio Rios to the senior squad in Clausura 2009.
Clausura 2009 Debut
Antonio Rios made his debut with Toluca against Atlante which was the first game of the season for Toluca FC. He only played 2 games the entire season; both games he played, he was used as a substitute. Toluca was 2nd place in the season of the Mexican League. Toluca lost in the quarter-finals to Indios, losing the first game 1-0 and tying the second leg 0-0(1-0)global.
CONCACAF Champions League 2009-10
Antonio Rios was one of the many young players that played in the CONCACAF Champions League. Rios played a total of 9 games in the CONCACAF and scoring 1 time against Columbus Crew. Toluca and Rios made it to the Semi-final against Pachuca which both teams tied the first game 1-1. Later, Toluca would eventually lose the second leg against Pachuca 1-0(2-1).Bicentenario 2010
He scored his first goal for Club Toluca against Estudiantes in which Hector Raul Mancilla assisted him with a through pass a match that Club Toluca won 5-0 on Bicentenario 2010. He continue his great form against Querétaro, Atlante, Pachuca, and Puebla. On May 2, 2010 he played his first Liguilla against Arch-rivals Club America which resulted in 2-2 draw. The following week he played again against Club America in which they won 2-0 then Toluca made it to the Semi-Finals. Antonio Rios also played again against Pachuca. On May 15, 2010 he scored against Pachuca FC in the semifinal of the second leg in a game which resulted 1-0(3-2)Global for Toluca FC. He will be playing in the final against Santos on May 20, 2010 which is the first leg and the second leg on May 23, 2010. On May 20, 2010 he played the whole entire 90 minutes of the first leg of the final which ended 2-2. On May 23, 2010 he started the final off the second leg he played the regular time and extra time of the final of a total of 120 min. Toluca won on a penalty shoot-out which ended 4-3 penalties.International
Ríos got his first call up by interim coach Efraín FloresEfraín Flores
Efraín Flores is a Mexican coach, who last managed Club Deportivo Guadalajara.-Club career:He was named coach during the mid Apertura 2007 tournament, taking over for José Manuel de la Torre...
for friendly matches on September 4 and 7, 2010 against Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
and Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
, respectively. He was called once again for the friendly match against Venezuela
Venezuela national football team
The Venezuela national football team is the national football team of Venezuela and is controlled by the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol. It is nicknamed La Vinotinto , because of the traditional burgundy color of their shirts....
, where he was a starter and played up to half time.
Toluca
- Primera División de MéxicoPrimera División de MéxicoThe Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
(1): Bicentenario 2010
Individual
- Primera División de México Bicentenario 2010: Best Rookie of the tournament