Iván Pillud

Iván Alexis Pillud (born 24 April 1986) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Racing Club de Avellaneda, where he also is captain.

He spent the vast majority of his career at Racing Club.

Club career
Born in Capitán Bermúdez, Santa Fe Province, Pillud began his playing career in 2005 in the Argentine second division with Tiro Federal. In 2008, he made his Primera División debut after being loaned to Newell's Old Boys.

In July 2009, Pillud joined Spanish club RCD Espanyol, also on loan. He scarcely appeared during his only season, his debut coming on 30 August in a 1–0 La Liga away loss against Athletic Bilbao.

Pillud returned to his homeland for the 2010–11 campaign, signing for Racing Club de Avellaneda. On 31 January 2014 he moved teams and countries again, being loaned to Hellas Verona F.C. in Italy with an option for a permanent switch. He played his first game in Serie A on 23 March, coming on as 68th-minute substitute in a 5–0 defeat at U.C. Sampdoria.

International career
Pillud earned his first cap for Argentina on 16 March 2011, playing the first half of a 4–1 friendly win over Venezuela.

Honours
Racing Club
 * Argentine Primera División: 2014, 2018–19
 * Trofeo de Campeones de la Superliga Argentina: 2019
 * Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional: 2022
 * Supercopa Internacional: 2022