Piero Hincapié is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and the Ecuador national team. Born on January 9, 2002, in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Hincapié began his career with Independiente del Valle before moving to Argentina's Talleres in 2020. His performances earned him a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, where he quickly became a key player. Hincapié is known for his composure, tackling, and ability to play as a left-back or center-back. He has been a regular for Ecuador since his debut in 2021 and represented the nation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.