Hugo Diego Arismendi Ciapparetta (born 25 January 1988) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Racing Montevideo.
Arismendi began his career with Nacional, one of Uruguay's leading clubs.
His performances for Nacional in the Copa Libertadores earned him a call up to the Uruguay national team and to the attention of clubs in Europe.
English Premier League side Stoke City signed Arismendi a fee of £2.6 million becoming the club's first South American player.
However at Stoke he has failed to make any impact and has only been included in cup and European matches.
He has also spent time out on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, Barnsley and Huddersfield Town.
After ending his unsuccessful time in England he returned to Uruguay.