Tomas Pieres
Handicap Rating
Biography
Tomas Pieres is the third generation of the most celebrated polo family Argentina has ever produced, carrying forward the extraordinary legacy of his father Alfonso Pieres and the entire Pieres dynasty that has dominated world polo for over four decades. Born into polo royalty in Buenos Aires province, Tomas grew up watching the family's Ellerstina team — one of the most successful franchises in Argentine polo history — compete at the very highest level, and absorbed from an early age the tactical sophistication and competitive standards that the Pieres name demands. At 6-goal, Tomas Pieres is an established professional who has competed in the Argentine Open, the Queen's Cup, and other major tournaments of the international circuit. His game reflects the intelligent, disciplined approach to polo that is the Pieres hallmark — precise ball-striking, intelligent positional play, and an understanding of team dynamics that comes from growing up surrounded by the sport at its most elite level. He is not a player who relies on brute force or speed alone; instead, his polo is characterised by an economy of effort and a reading of the game that players twice his experience often struggle to match. The weight of the Pieres legacy is considerable — his grandfather Gonzalo Pieres Sr. and father Alfonso are both polo legends — but Tomas has carried it with confidence and commitment, working to forge his own identity within a dynasty rather than simply trading on a famous name. His trajectory suggests he will continue to develop toward the very top of the professional game.
Career Highlights
Third-generation Pieres dynasty polo professional; established 6-goal player; Argentine Open competitor; Queen's Cup and European high-goal circuit participant; son of Alfonso Pieres, nephew of Gonzalo Pieres Sr.
Player Details
Country
Argentina
Association
AAP
Handicap
6 goal
Status
Active Player
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