Luis Heitor-Piffer Explained

Luis Heitor-Piffer
Birth Date:17 November 1988
Birth Place:Amparo, Brazil
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2010–2012
Youthclubs1:Grand View Vikings
Years1:2010–2012
Clubs1:Des Moines Menace
Caps1:29
Goals1:4
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Minnesota United
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Club-Update:5 January 2014

Luis Heitor-Piffer (born 17 November 1988) is a Brazilian professional footballer who last played as a defender for Minnesota United FC in the North American Soccer League.

Career

Early career

Born in Amparo in Brazil, Piffer played for two seasons at the Grand View University for the Grand View Vikings soccer team.[1] During his two seasons with Grand View scored 22 goals and won two Midwest Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Year honors.[1]

Minnesota United

On April 19, 2013 it was announced that Piffer had signed with Minnesota United FC of the North American Soccer League.[1] He then made his professional debut for the club on June 1, 2013 against the San Antonio Scorpions.[2] He came on as a 70th-minute substitute for Kentaro Takada as United lost 2–0.[2]

He then had his contract option declined by Minnesota United on December 3, 2013.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: United FC signs Brazilian lefty Luis Heitor-Piffer. Minnesota United. 5 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040620/http://mnunitedfc.com/2013/04/united-fc-signs-luis-heitor-piffer/. 6 January 2014. dead.
  2. Web site: San Antonio Scorpions vs. Minnesota United 2 - 0. Soccerway. 5 January 2014.
  3. Web site: Minnesota United FC Exercises Player Option On 11 Players For 2014. Minnesota United FC. 5 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040618/http://mnunitedfc.com/2013/12/minnesota-united-fc-exercises-player-option-11-players-2014/. 6 January 2014.