Name: Ignacio Piatti

Full name: Ignacio “Nacho” Matías Piatti

Nationality: Argentine

Date of birth: February 26, 1985

Place of birth: Formosa, Argentina

Position: Winger / Attacking midfielder

Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights:

• Early career (Argentina): Began at Chacarita Juniors and later played for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Club Atlético Independiente.
• San Lorenzo (first spell): Played for San Lorenzo (2008–2010), developing as an attacking presence.
• Europe — Lecce and Saint-Étienne: Had spells with Lecce (Italy) and AS Saint-Étienne (France) in the early 2010s.
• San Lorenzo (return): Returned to San Lorenzo and was part of the squad that won the 2014 Copa Libertadores.
• Montreal Impact (MLS): Joined Montreal Impact (now CF Montréal) in 2015. Became one of the club’s most influential players, serving as a Designated Player. Known for his creativity, dribbling, set-piece skill and goal scoring. He was the team’s top attacker through multiple seasons and earned multiple club awards and All-Star recognitions.
• Later career: After leaving Montreal in 2019, he returned to San Lorenzo and later played for clubs in Argentina before retiring.

Montreal Impact (CF Montréal) specifics:

• Years: 2015–2019
• Role: Designated Player, attacking focal point and team captain at times
• Style: Creative playmaker and goal scorer from the wing or central attacking areas; excellent first touch, close control, long-range shooting and set pieces.
• Achievements with club: Multiple club-leading goal and assist seasons; 2015 MLS All-Star selection; fan favorite and club legend status for his impact on the team’s attack.

International career: Called up to the Argentine national team on limited occasions; earned a few caps but was not a regular international starter due to Argentina’s depth in attacking players.

Legacy: Remembered by Montreal fans as one of the most talented and entertaining players in the club’s modern era, a central figure in their attack who produced memorable goals and match-winning performances.