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name: Claudio Lopez
position: F height: 5-10 weight:166 Birthdate: July 17, 1974 Hometown: last club: |
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| Regular Season Stats | full bio l year-by-year stats l video highlights |
| year | club | gp | gs | min | g | a | sht | sog | fc | fs | c | ej |
| 2009 | Kansas City | 29 | 28 | 2,501 | 7 | 8 | 72 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| Career | 57 | 53 | 4,766 | 13 | 15 | 139 | 58 | 28 | 32 | 8 | 1 | |
| Most Recent Video Highlights |
| date | clubs | video description |
| 05/23/09 | Chivas USA @ Wizards |
 Claudio Lopez Scores
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| 05/23/09 | Chivas USA @ Wizards |
Lopez buries free kick
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| 05/23/09 | Chivas USA @ Wizards |
Goal of the Week winner: Lopez, KC
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MLS:
2008: Became the Wizards' first-ever Designated Player prior to the season. Played in 28 regular-season games (25 starts) in his first season with the Wizards. Tied for second on the team with 6 goals and tied for first on the team with 7 assists. Was eighth in MLS in shots taken and tied for fifth in MLS with 5 game-winning assists. Selected as the MLS Player of the Week in week 30 after a 1 goal, 2 assist performance led the Wizards to 3-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes that helped the team qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Announced as a finalist for MLS Newcomer of the Year.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL:
2004-2007: Scored 27 goals in 87 games and helped Club America (Mexico) win 2005 Clausura and 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup.2000-2004: Transferred from Valencia (Spain) for £22 million (approximately $44 million US) to Lazio (Italy). Scored 28 goals in 105 games and helped Lazio capture 2000 Italian Super Cup and 2004 Coppa Italia.
1996-2000: Scored 42 goals in 123 games and helped Valencia capture the Spanish Super Cup and Spanish Copa del Rey in 1999.
1992-1996: Scored 21 goals in 114 games for Racing (Argentina).
1990: Began professional career with Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina) at age 16.
NATIONAL TEAM:
Played in 58 games for Argentina, including 7 in World Cup play. Appeared in both the 1998 and 2002 World Cups. Scored 10 international goals, including 1 in World Cup play. Won silver-medal at the 1996 Olympics with Argentine U-23 team.
YOUTH:
Began professional career with Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina) in 1990 at the age of 16.
PERSONAL
Second Wizards player ever to have scored a goal in a World Cup game (Mo Johnston). Spent much of career as an outside midfielder. Known throughout his career for his pace, footwork and finishing ability. Nicknamed "El Piojo" (The Louse).
