Pablo "Polito" Pieres

Pablo “Polito” Pieres was born in the United States while his family was abroad but was raised in Argentina, where he developed into one of the world’s elite polo players. He began riding horses as a young child and turned professional in his late teens. He comes from the renowned Pieres polo family and is the son of former professional polo player Paul Pieres.

Polito is recognized as one of the most talented and technically gifted players of his generation. His style combines exceptional horsemanship, precise ball control, accurate long hitting, and outstanding tactical awareness.

Polito Pieres is widely regarded as one of the finest polo players of the modern era, having enjoyed sustained success across the sport’s most prestigious tournaments on three continents. His combination of skill, experience, and consistency has made him one of the most sought-after professionals in international polo.

In recent seasons, Polito has competed prominently in the U.S. Gauntlet of Polo series, representing teams such as Coca-Cola, where he has consistently ranked among the leading goal scorers. During the 2024 Gauntlet he scored 63 goals across the C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup, and U.S. Open Polo Championship.

Pablo is married to Mercedes Venancio, and they have three children: Milo, Olivia, and Rafa. He continues to divide his time between professional competition and developing world-class polo horses in Argentina.