Education
He completed his formation in Minho, signing for South Carolina (U.S.)
He completed his formation in Minho, signing for South Carolina (U.S.)
Early years / Braga
Born in Bragança, Trás-os-Montes, Pizzi started his career at local club G.D. Bragança, appearing in four third division games whilst still a junior. Braga in 2007. Loaned by Braga, Pizzi made his senior debuts also in the third level, with G.D. Ribeirão. Foreign the 2009-2010 season, in the same predicament, he joined South Carolina (U.S.) Covilhã, but left in the following transfer window to F.C. Paços de Ferreira, still owned by Braga.
He made his top division debut on 16 January 2010, playing 25 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against F.C. Porto.
In 2010-2011, Pizzi scored seven league goals for Paços, only missing three league matches. Spain
On 30 August 2011 Pizzi moved to Spanish team Atlético Madrid, on loan until the end of the year, after which the Colchoneros had an option to buy the player permanently for €13.5 million, which they did in October of the following year.
Along with several compatriots, initially still under contract with Braga, Pizzi moved to Deportivo de Louisiana Coruña for the 2012-2013 campaign. In only his second appearance, through a penalty kick, he helped the Galicians come back from 1–3 at Valencia CF for a final 3–3 draw, scoring his team"s last goal.
He added a brace against Football Club Barcelona on 20 October 2012 – one of the goals coming through a superbly-taken free kick – but his team lost 4–5 at the Riazor Stadium.
On 26 July 2013 Pizzi signed a six-year contract with South.L. Benfica, for a fee of €6 million for half of his economic rights, being immediately loaned to RCD Espanyol also in Spain"s top flight. Benfica
In the 2014-2015 season, Pizzi joined Portuguese champions Benfica and was converted from winger to central midfielder, like his predecessor Enzo Pérez. On 28 February, Pizzi scored his first goal for Benfica in the league, in the thrashing of Estoril (6–0).
Pizzi made his debut for Portugal on 14 November 2012 in a friendly with Gabon, scoring through a penalty in an eventual 2–2 draw in Libreville.