His position on the field was centre forward, being regarded by many as one of the best Uruguayan football players of all time.

[1] Piendibene was praised by the media as the best Uruguayan player of his time, highlighting his dribbling skills, passing and efficiency as scorer.

[3] Piendibene made his debut for the Uruguay national football team in 1909 against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

[6][7] Piendibene was a member of the Uruguayan squad for the 1917 South American Championship but did not play a match at the tournament.

[8] He was a member of Uruguay's third South American Championship win at the 1920 tournament where he scored one goal in three matches.