JUSTO
PICCARDO
Personal Profile
Justo Piccardo is Argentine rugby's breakout star of 2025. A dynamic centre for Los Pumas and for France's Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the Top 14, Piccardo offers brands a rare combination of rising-star energy, elite performance under pressure, and genuine relatability as a university graduate turned professional athlete.
Piccardo represents ambition and authenticity — he balanced a business degree with amateur rugby before fully committing to a professional career, making him a highly relatable figure for younger, aspirational audiences across Argentina and Europe.
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2025 BREAKOUT REVELATION: Named the standout revelation of Los Pumas' 2025 season, scoring tries against Uruguay, Scotland, and England in his first full international campaign.
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LONG-TERM ELITE CONTRACT: Extended his contract with Montpellier through 2029 after just one season, reflecting the trust elite European clubs place in his potential.
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RELATABLE, ASPIRATIONAL STORY: A graduate of Universidad de San Andrés who nearly chose a corporate career over professional rugby — an authentic story of ambition for young, achievement-driven audiences.
AUTHENTIC
AMBITION
PASSION
CAREER
2021-2024
San Isidro Club (SIC)
Made his first-team debut in August 2021, developing into one of the standout backs of Argentine club rugby.
2022-2024
Los Pumitas & Argentina XV
Progressed through Argentina's development pathway.
2025
Pampas
Opened 2025 with Pampas in Super Rugby Americas, reaching the semifinals.
2024-Present
Debuted November 15, 2024 vs. Ireland (Puma #896). Breakout 2025 season included tries vs. Uruguay, Scotland and England, and a start against the British & Irish Lions.
2025-Present
First European experience; earned a contract extension through 2029 after a standout debut season in the Top 14.