Iván Piris

Iván Piris

Personal information
Full name	Iván Rodrigo Piris Leguizamón
Date of birth	(1989-03-10) 10 March 1989
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Right back
Team information
Current team	AS Roma
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2011	Cerro Porteño	41	(1)
2011–2012	São Paulo	20	(1)
2012-	AS Roma	0	(0)
International career
2007–2009	Paraguay U20	15	(0)
2011–	Paraguay	6	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2011

Iván Rodrigo Piris (born 10 March 1989) is a Paraguayan football right-footed defender who currently plays for São Paulo.

Club career

Cerro Porteno

Piris spent 3 years at the Paraguayan giants, playing a particularly large role in Cerro Porteno's run to the semi-finals of the 2011 Copa Libertadores. However, his impressive performance in the competition alerted clubs around the world of his ability and it looked unlikely that he would stay with Cerro Porteno. Sure enough, Piris was tracked by both Manchester United of England and Boca Juniors of Argentina as well as Tottenham Hotspur, S.L. Benfica, F.C. Porto, Bologna FC and Udinese. However, Piris eventually signed for Brazilian club São Paulo FC for a fee of 2 million euros.

São Paulo

Piris joined up with his new team-mates after the 2011 Copa America after São Paulo announced his signing on Thursday 15 July São Paulo's vice-president spoke of his delight at signing Piris: "For months we have been working quietly on this player and to see it succeed makes us very happy", he told the club's official website. "Piris is a young athlete who has lots of potential. He will definitely add great quality to our group."

International career

Piris was part of Paraguay's 2011 Copa America runners-up side. He played in the semi-final victory over Venezuela, as well as the 3-0 loss to Uruguay in the final.

Honours

• Paraguayan League 2009-A

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