Piero Hincapie
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Hincapie made a solid first-season impression at Arsenal after arriving from Bayer Leverkusen, starting 20 of 25 Premier League games and doing the defensive dirty work with 88 clearances, 48 tackles and 26 interceptions. The left-sided defender offers little going forward, a goal and two assists, so his fantasy value comes from the peripheral stats plus the clean-sheet upside of playing for the champions. He shared minutes rather than nailing down an every-week spot, which is the main caveat given Arsenal's depth in defense. Ecuador's Round of 32 exit brings him back from the World Cup early. Win a more regular role under manager Mikel Arteta and he becomes a cheap, stat-stuffing defender with shutout potential from a top back line. For now, he is a value option whose ceiling depends on locking down consistent starts.
Gets 23 minutes off bench
Hincapie registered one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Chelsea.
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Hincapie came off the bench in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, registering one tackle and two clearances across his 23 minutes. The Ecuadorian has now played just 32 minutes across Arsenal's first three Premier League matches, operating as the backup option at left back and centre-back behind Riccardo Calafiori and Ezri Konsa, and his limited appearances reflect a squad hierarchy in which his starting opportunities will depend on injuries or tactical changes in the coming fixtures.
Hincapie came off the bench in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea, registering one tackle and two clearances across his 23 minutes. The Ecuadorian has now played just 32 minutes across Arsenal's first three Premier League matches, operating as the backup option at left back and centre-back behind Riccardo Calafiori and Ezri Konsa, and his limited appearances reflect a squad hierarchy in which his starting opportunities will depend on injuries or tactical changes in the coming fixtures.
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Rejoins squad for preseason
Hincapie has traveled with Arsenal's squad to Girona for the club's preseason training camp following Ecuador's exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup, the club announced.
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Sent off in final outing
Hincapie picked up a red card and was sent off in the 95th minute of Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Mexico. He registered six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner before his removal.
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Sends three crosses
Hincapie registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Thursday's 2-1 victory versus Germany.
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Signs permanently for Arsenal
Hincapie has joined Arsenal on a permanent basis from Bayer Leverkusen after the club activated their option to make the move permanent from July 1, the club announced.
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Four crosses in 0-0 draw
Hincapie had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Curacao.
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Real Madrid keeping close tabs
Real Madrid could attempt to sign Hincapie during the summer transfer window, according to Fichajes.
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Mourinho wants to add physicality and versatility to Real Madrid's defensive line, so he's keeping close tabs on Hincapie for his defensive versatility, as he can play as a center-back and left-back. Arsenal aren't expected to entertain offers for the Ecuador international, however, as they recently acquired him on a permanent basis from Bayer Leverkusen after the 2025/26 season.
Mourinho wants to add physicality and versatility to Real Madrid's defensive line, so he's keeping close tabs on Hincapie for his defensive versatility, as he can play as a center-back and left-back. Arsenal aren't expected to entertain offers for the Ecuador international, however, as they recently acquired him on a permanent basis from Bayer Leverkusen after the 2025/26 season.