Former Mazatlán defender José Ríos now works as construction laborer
José Ríos, a 23‑year‑old defender from Zapopan, began his professional journey in Pachuca’s academy before moving to Mazatlán FC in Liga MX. The club’s sale ahead of the Apertura 2026 season left many players, including Ríos, without a contract.
Ríos posted a TikTok video showing himself on a construction site, confirming he now works as a laborer to support himself. The clip sparked a broader conversation about the precarious careers of young footballers after club restructurings.
Article facts
| Category | Football |
|---|---|
| Published | |
| Language | en |
| Free | Free — headline and summary on this page; no account |
| Full text | Full article text is not hosted here; follow the publisher link |
| No SKU, GTIN or MPN | No SKU, GTIN or MPN — this is a news story, not a product |