Alessandro Riep

Alessandro Riep Klekoc is a Chilean-Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Independiente Rivadavia on loan from Audax Italiano.

Career

Born in Valparaíso, Chile, Riep moved to Argentina at early age and was with both Godoy Cruz and Academia Chacras before joining the Gimnasia de Mendoza youth system in 2019. He made his professional debut in a Primera Nacional match against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on 5 July 2021.
In 2023, Riep returned to his country of birth by signing on loan with Audax Italiano in the top division. At the end of 2024, he renewed with them. In January 2026, he was loaned out to Argentine club Independiente Rivadavia on a deal for a year with an option to buy.

Personal life

Riep is the son of the former Argentine football midfielder Rodrigo Riep, who also played in Chile. His older brother, Gianluca, is also a former footballer who played for clubs in Venezuela and Chile.