Luis Heitor-Piffer

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.

Luis Heitor-Piffer
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-11-17) 17 November 1988[1]
Place of birth Amparo, Brazil[1]
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Defender
Youth career
2010–2012 Grand View Vikings
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Des Moines Menace 29 (4)
2013 Minnesota United 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 January 2014

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.[2] During his two seasons with Grand View scored 22 goals and won two Midwest Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Year honors.[2]

Minnesota United

On April 19, 2013 it was announced that Piffer had signed with Minnesota United FC of the North American Soccer League.[2] He then made his professional debut for the club on June 1, 2013 against the San Antonio Scorpions.[3] He came on as a 70th-minute substitute for Kentaro Takada as United lost 2–0.[3]

He then had his contract option declined by Minnesota United on December 3, 2013.[4]

Career statistics
As of 5 January 2014[1]
Club Season League League Cup US Open Cup North America Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Minnesota United 2013 NASL100000——10
Career total 1000000010

References
  1. Luis Heitor-Piffer at Soccerway
  2. "United FC signs Brazilian lefty Luis Heitor-Piffer". Minnesota United. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  3. "San Antonio Scorpions vs. Minnesota United 2 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  4. "Minnesota United FC Exercises Player Option On 11 Players For 2014". Minnesota United FC. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
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