Player profile
Piero Hincapié
Defender · Arsenal
Piero Hincapié progressed from Independiente del Valle through Talleres and Leverkusen before joining Arsenal, initially on loan.
Career
He won the Under-20 Copa Libertadores with Independiente del Valle in 2020, then moved to Talleres in Argentina that August. Bayer Leverkusen signed him in August 2021.
His four seasons in Germany included Leverkusen’s unbeaten 2023–24 Bundesliga title campaign. A loan to Arsenal followed for 2025–26.
Bio
Club career
- Arsenal F.C.2026
- Arsenal F.C.2025–2026
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen2021–2025
- Talleres de Córdoba2020–2021
- Independiente del Valle2019–2020
International career
- Ecuador men's national football teamSince 2021Current
Youth caps: U17 (2019)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
A permanent Arsenal move2026
Bayer Leverkusen confirmed that the conditions for a purchase obligation had been met, with the permanent transfer taking effect on 1 July 2026.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Arsenal — Piero Hincapie joins in a permanent dealOctober 19, 2026
- Bayer Leverkusen — Hincapié permanent transfer confirmedOctober 19, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 19, 2026.
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