Stalin José Rivas (born 5 August 1971 in San Félix, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan former footballer who played as a midfielder.

He is described as "the most naturally talented Venezuelan footballer of all time".

[1] During his professional career, Rivas played for several clubs in Latin America and Belgium, including Caracas Fútbol Club, Club Deportivo Los Millonarios and Standard Liège.

Rivas received 34 caps, scoring 3 goals, for the Venezuela national football team between 1989 and 1996.

[2] This biographical article related to Venezuelan football is a stub.