Juan Martin Nero holds the all-time record for Argentine Open titles with 12, more than any other player in the tournament’s history. Born September 8, 1986 in Argentina, Nero held the 10-goal handicap since 2008, a run of nearly two decades at the maximum rating before being adjusted to 9-goal for the 2026 season. He has also won 4 complete Triple Crowns, meaning he won the Hurlingham Open, Tortugas Open, and Argentine Open in the same season four times.
Nero was a central figure in the La Dolfina dynasty alongside Adolfo Cambiaso and Pablo Mac Donough, forming one of the greatest team combinations in polo history. His defensive skills, game-reading ability, and consistency across high-pressure matches made him indispensable to La Dolfina’s sustained dominance. The move to Las Monjitas for 2026 marks a new chapter, bringing his experience and championship mentality to a different organization.
For the 2026 Argentine Triple Crown, Nero plays for Las Monjitas at a 35-goal total handicap alongside Rufino Bensadon (8-goal), Lucas Monteverde (9-goal), and David Stirling (9-goal). 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 Las Monjitas lineup combines Nero’s 12-time Argentine Open pedigree with Stirling’s unique status as the only non-Argentine 10-goaler in recent decades.
At 39 in 2026, Nero’s adjustment from 10 to 9-goal reflects the natural progression of a career that has lasted at the absolute peak for nearly 18 years. His 12 Argentine Open titles may never be surpassed. Playing at the Campo Argentino de Polo, where he has lifted the trophy more times than anyone alive, Nero remains one of the most respected and feared competitors in the sport.