Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Piero Hincapié

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Piero Hincapié

Discover the career path of Piero Hincapié, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Piero Hincapié is an Ecuadorian professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back or left-back. He currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. He is also a member of the Ecuador national team.

3 hours ago : Piero Hincapié returns to Bayer Leverkusen; possible match against Arsenal in Europa League.

Piero Hincapié has returned to Bayer Leverkusen. There is speculation whether Hincapié can play against Arsenal, his former club, in the Europa League. Bayer Leverkusen reacted positively to being paired with Arsenal.

November 2016: Joined Independiente del Valle

In November 2016, Piero Hincapié joined Independiente del Valle after a spell with Deportivo Azogues.

2017: Appeared for Ecuador U15s

In 2017, Hincapié appeared for the Ecuador U15s.

August 2019: First-Team Debut for Independiente del Valle

In August 2019, Piero Hincapié was promoted to Independiente del Valle's first team for a Serie A match against Mushuc Runa, playing the full match.

2019: Represented Ecuador at U17 level

In 2019, Hincapié represented Ecuador as captain at U17 level, playing at the South American U-17 Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

August 2020: Signed with Talleres

In August 2020, Hincapié signed a five-year contract with Primera División side Talleres, with the club paying $1,000,000 for 50% of his pass.

2020: Made Appearances for Independiente del Valle

In 2020, shortly after winning the U-20 Copa Libertadores, Hincapié made appearances off the bench against Universidad Católica and Macará for Independiente del Valle.

June 2021: Debut for Ecuador Senior Squad

On June 13, 2021, Hincapié debuted for the Ecuador senior squad in a 2021 Copa América match against Colombia, playing the full match.

August 2021: Signed for Bayer Leverkusen

In August 2021, Hincapié signed for the German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He debuted on August 16 in a Europa League match against Ferencváros.

November 2022: Named in Ecuador's 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad

On November 14, 2022, Hincapié was named in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He played in all three group stage matches.

2023: Won Bundesliga Title with Leverkusen

In the 2023–24 season, Hincapié was part of the Leverkusen team that won the club’s first ever Bundesliga title.

2024: Called up for 2024 Copa América

In 2024, Hincapié was called up to the final 26-man Ecuador squad for the 2024 Copa América.

September 2025: Joined Arsenal on Loan

On September 1, 2025, Hincapié joined Premier League club Arsenal on a season-long loan with an option to buy. He debuted against Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Champions League on September 16.