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Eugenio Pizzuto Puga is a Mexican professional footballer who primarily plays as a defensive midfielder ⁴⁵⁷. Born on May 13, 2002, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, he is currently on loan at Liga de Expansión MX club Atlante from Liga MX club UANL ¹⁴⁵⁷.

Pizzuto gained significant attention early in his career due to his promising talent, including captaining the Mexico U-17 national team ³. However, his journey has also been marked by injuries and career decisions that have impacted his progression ³.

Career Highlights and Journey

Early Career and Pachuca

Pizzuto began his youth career at Club de Fútbol Pachuca, joining in 2018 ²⁷. He quickly advanced through their ranks, playing for the U-15 and Tercera División teams ². His professional debut came on January 21, 2020, in a Copa MX match for Pachuca, where he entered as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Venados Fútbol Club ². Just four days later, on January 25, 2020, he made his Liga MX debut ².

International Recognition

Pizzuto was a prominent figure in Mexico's youth national teams. He notably captained the Mexico U-17 squad that reached the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where they ultimately lost to Brazil ³. His performances in this tournament highlighted him as one of Mexico's brightest young prospects ³.

European Stint and Challenges

Following his promising start in Mexico, Pizzuto moved to Europe. However, his time there was reportedly affected by a series of injuries and what some sources describe as controversial decisions, which hindered his development and playing time ³.

Return to Mexico and Current Status

After his European experience, Pizzuto returned to Mexico. He is currently a player for Liga MX club Tigres UANL (also referred to as UANL) ¹⁷. As of 2025, he is on loan from UANL to Liga de Expansión MX club Atlante ¹⁴⁵. His market value is estimated at €175k as of 2026 ⁴.

Pizzuto's career has been a mix of early brilliance, particularly with the national youth teams, and subsequent challenges, including injuries, that have shaped his professional path ³.