Piojo (footballer, born 1985)

Cristian Edgardo Amado (born 7 June 1985), known as Piojo, is an Argentine former footballer who played as a striker.

He played professionally in Portugal, notably appearing for Tondela in all four major levels.

Club career
Born in Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Piojo spent his entire professional career in Portugal, starting out at Portimonense S.C. in the Segunda Liga in 2004. He went on to represent Silves FC, Atlético Clube de Portugal, Imortal DC, Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco and C.D. Tondela, achieving promotion to the Primeira Liga with the latter club at the end of the 2014–15 season and contributing 33 games and ten goals to the feat.

Piojo made his top-division debut on 23 August 2015, playing roughly 30 minutes in a 1–0 away loss against Boavista FC. He scored his only goal on 9 November, in the 2–1 defeat at C.F. Os Belenenses. The following June, having appeared sparingly as his team retained their status, the 31-year-old was released.

Honours
Tondela
 * Segunda Liga: 2014–15
 * Terceira Divisão: 2008–09