Gonzalo "Gonzalito" Pieres

Gonzalo Pieres Jr., widely known as Gonzalito, was born into one of the most famous families in polo. He is the eldest son of legendary 10-goal player Gonzalo Pieres Sr. and the older brother of fellow professionals Facundo Pieres and Nicolás Pieres. Raised at Ellerstina, he developed his skills from an early age under the guidance of his father, one of the architects of modern professional polo.

Gonzalito made his debut in the Argentine Open in 1999 and has remained one of the world’s elite players ever since. He became renowned as the leader of Ellerstina, helping transform the team into one of the greatest in polo history.

The Pieres family is regarded as one of the greatest dynasties in polo history. His father, Gonzalo Pieres Sr., was a legendary 10-goal player and co-founder of Ellerstina alongside Australian businessman Kerry Packer. His brothers, Facundo Pieres and Nicolás Pieres, have also competed at the highest levels of international polo.

Gonzalo “Gonzalito” Pieres is regarded as one of the greatest polo players of his generation. Renowned for his leadership, consistency, and championship-winning performances, he has been instrumental in Ellerstina’s rise as one of the most successful teams in modern polo. Alongside his family’s enduring contribution to the sport, Gonzalito continues to be one of polo’s most respected and accomplished professionals.