Rise to Success: Career Highlights of 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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.