Claudio Bieler He is best known for his performances for the Ecuadorian club LDU Quito, with whom he won the 2008 Copa Libertadores, the 2009 Copa Sudamericana and became the top scorer in several tournaments. Date of Birth: 01.03.1984 Country: Argentina

1. Claudio Bieler: A Footballing Star
2. Triumphs with LDU Quito
3. Return to Argentina and National Team Ambitions
4. International Recognition

Claudio Bieler: A Footballing Star

Born in Vera, Santa Fe, Argentina, Claudio Bieler began his football journey with Primera División club Colón. He had successful stints with second-division Atlético Rafaela and Chilean giants Colo-Colo, where he won the league title.

Triumphs with LDU Quito

Bieler's fame skyrocketed during his tenure with Ecuadorian club LDU Quito. From 2008 to 2009, he formed the backbone of their historic triumph in the 2008 Copa Libertadores, scoring crucial goals and emerging as a key player in their attack.

He topped the scoring charts in the 2008 Ecuadorian championship with 17 goals and surpassed that feat in 2009 with an impressive 22 goals. His eight goals made him the top scorer in the 2009 Copa Sudamericana, solidifying his status as one of the most prolific strikers in South America.

Return to Argentina and National Team Ambitions

In 2010, Bieler joined Argentine club Racing, but his performances failed to impress. He moved to Newell's Old Boys on loan in 2011.

While at LDU, rumors swirled about Bieler potentially acquiring Ecuadorian citizenship to play for their national team. In 2010, Diego Maradona called him up to the Argentine national team, but an injury prevented him from joining. However, he initiated the process of obtaining Ecuadorian citizenship in May 2010, which was finalized in July 2011.

International Recognition

Bieler's performances in Ecuador earned him recognition, as he was named to the 2009 South American Team of the Year. He made a second return to LDU in 2011 on a year-long loan from Racing, continuing his impressive goal-scoring record.