Facundo Pieres is a 10-goal player and lifelong Ellerstina stalwart who was briefly ranked world number one in late 2022. Born July 12, 1986 in Argentina, Pieres has won the Argentine Open, Hurlingham Open, Tortugas Open, Queen’s Cup, and U.S. Open, a collection of titles spanning the three most important polo nations in the world. His association with Ellerstina, one of Argentine polo’s historic organizations, has defined his career.
Pieres is known for his aggressive, attacking style and his ability to create scoring opportunities through individual brilliance. His stick skills at full gallop are among the best in the sport, and his willingness to take on defenders in one-on-one situations generates momentum that lifts his entire team. The Ellerstina organization has traditionally been the primary challenger to La Dolfina and its successor teams, and Pieres has been the player most responsible for keeping that rivalry competitive.
For the 2026 Argentine Triple Crown, Pieres plays for Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu at a 36-goal total handicap alongside his brother Gonzalito Pieres (9-goal), Antonio Heguy (9-goal), and Cruz Heguy (9-goal). They compete in the Hurlingham Open, the Tortugas Open, and the Argentine Open at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Buenos Aires. The 4-goal gap between Ellerstina’s 36 and La Natividad La Dolfina’s 40 is significant, but Pieres has overcome handicap deficits before through sheer quality of play.
Pieres’ international career includes wins at Guards Polo Club in the Cartier Queen’s Cup and in the U.S. Open at the National Polo Center in Wellington. His ability to compete in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Argentina at the highest level places him in the top tier of his generation. At 39 in 2026, Pieres remains a formidable competitor with a 10-goal rating and the experience of having played in every significant tournament in the sport.