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Facundo PieresArgentine professional polo player
Date of Birth: 19.05.1986
Country:  Argentina |
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Biography of Facundo Pieres
Facundo Pieres, an Argentine professional polo player, was born on May 19, 1986, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is currently ranked second on the list of the world's best polo players and is often featured in lists of the most attractive athletes and eligible bachelors in the world.
Family Background
Facundo Pieres is the second son in his family. He was born to the legendary polo player Gonzalo Pieres, Sr. and his wife Cecilia Rodríguez Piola. His older brother, Gonzalo Pieres, also chose a career as a professional polo player. In addition to his brothers, Facundo has another brother named Nicolas Pieres and two sisters named Tatiana Pieres and Cecilia Pieres. Agustin "Tincho" Pestarino, who Facundo lost to in a ping-pong match with a score of 21-10 in 2008, is his cousin.
Early Career
Facundo Pieres' career began in 1997 when he won the Copa Potrillos Cup as a member of the junior team "Ellerstina," a subsidiary club founded by his father and Australian media magnate Kerry Packer. Since then, Pieres has competed in Argentina, the United Kingdom, and the United States, winning several tournaments including the Hurlingham Open, Tortugas Open, and Jockey Club Open, all held in Argentina. In 2008, he also won the Queen's Cup in England, although he did not participate in the final match due to an injury.
Argentine Open Victory
Pieres started participating in the Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo, the Argentine Open, in 2003. He reached the final twice, in 2005 and 2007, as a member of the "Ellerstina" team. After their victory in the Tortugas Open in 2008, the "Ellerstina" team was considered one of the favorites to win the Argentine Open that same year. In a highly intense match, "Ellerstina" defeated "La Dolfina" with a score of 13-12 in overtime, securing the championship title.
