Gonzalo “Gonzalito” Pieres Jr. is a former 10-goal player currently rated 9-goal in Argentina, a member of one of polo’s most prominent families. Born December 22, 1983, he is the son of Gonzalo Pieres Sr., a legendary figure in Argentine polo, and the brother of Facundo Pieres and Nicolas Pieres. Gonzalito has won the Argentine Open, Hurlingham Open, and Tortugas Open across a career that has spanned over two decades at the highest level.
Gonzalito’s playing style is characterized by strong defensive positioning and an ability to transition from defence to attack with clean, efficient passing. While his brother Facundo is the more aggressive and individually dynamic player, Gonzalito provides the structural discipline that allows Ellerstina’s attack to function. His experience at the 10-goal level, even as his rating has adjusted to 9, means he reads the game at the highest tier and contributes a tactical understanding that raw handicap numbers do not capture.
For the 2026 Argentine Triple Crown, Gonzalito plays for Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufu at a 36-goal total handicap alongside Facundo, Antonio Heguy (9-goal), and Cruz Heguy (9-goal). The Pieres brothers form the core of an Ellerstina team that carries decades of institutional rivalry with La Dolfina and its successors. They compete in the Hurlingham Open at the Hurlingham Club, the Tortugas Open at Tortugas Country Club, and the Argentine Open at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Buenos Aires.
The Pieres polo dynasty is one of the sport’s defining family stories. Gonzalo Sr. was a dominant player in his era. Gonzalito, Facundo, and Nicolas have all competed at or near the 10-goal level. At 42 in 2026, Gonzalito brings the kind of experience that only a career spent at polo’s summit can produce. His continued presence in the Ellerstina lineup anchors a team that has been among the top competitors in Argentine polo for over a decade.