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López with the Houston Dynamo in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Alexander Agustín López Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 5 June 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Olancho FC | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2009 | Olimpia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Olimpia | 95 | (6) |
| 2013–2015 | Houston Dynamo | 28 | (0) |
| 2016 | Olimpia | 19 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Al-Khaleej | 11 | (2) |
| 2017 | Olimpia | 27 | (12) |
| 2018–2023 | Alajuelense | 245 | (30) |
| 2024– | Olancho FC | 16 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009 | Honduras U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Honduras U20 | 6 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Honduras U23 | 9 | (1) |
| 2010– | Honduras | 62 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 September 2024 |
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Alexander Agustín López Rodríguez (born on June 5, 1992) is a professional football player from Honduras. He is known for playing as an attacking midfielder. Alexander López currently plays for Olancho FC in Honduras. He also represents his country on the Honduras national team.
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Alexander López's Club Career
Starting Out in Football
Alexander López was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He started playing football at a very young age. When he was just 7 years old, he joined the youth team of Olimpia. He trained and played with Olimpia's youth teams for many years. In 2010, he finally joined the club's main professional team.
Playing for Olimpia
On August 8, 2010, Alexander López played his first game in the league for Olimpia. He came into the game as a substitute. He scored his first goal in that match, helping his team win 2-0.
After the 2012 Summer Olympics, there were rumors that López might move to a European team. One team mentioned was Wigan Athletic from England. However, these rumors did not lead to a transfer. Later, a journalist claimed that the stories about Wigan's interest were just a prank. He said he and his friends made up the stories to trick news outlets.
Time with Houston Dynamo
On August 6, 2013, Alexander López moved to the Major League Soccer (MLS) team, Houston Dynamo, in the United States. He made his first appearance for them on August 20 in a CONCACAF Champions League game. Three days later, he played his first MLS league game.
Even though he showed off some amazing skills, like a 30-yard "rabona" chip, he found it hard to stay in the starting lineup. He had some trouble with homesickness and getting fully fit. He played only a few games for Houston Dynamo before the season ended.
Returning to Olimpia
On January 18, 2016, Alexander López returned to his former club, Olimpia. He signed a six-month contract. His first game back was on January 31, 2016. He helped Olimpia win the 2016 Clausura tournament. This was a big win for the club, as it was their 30th championship title.
Playing in Saudi Arabia
On June 28, 2016, López signed a two-year contract with Khaleej FC, a team in Saudi Arabia. He played his first game for them on August 12, where he also scored his first goal for the club. However, his contract with Al-Khaleej ended on January 22, 2017.
Second Return to Olimpia
After leaving Al-Khaleej, López rejoined Olimpia for a second time. He scored a goal in his very first game back on February 9, 2017. In October 2017, Alexander López helped Olimpia win the first-ever CONCACAF League tournament. They won the final match after a penalty shootout.
Moving to Alajuelense
On January 13, 2018, Alexander López signed with Alajuelense, a team in Costa Rica. He played his first league game for them in a 3-1 loss. He scored his first goal for Alajuelense in a later game against the same team, helping his club win 3-0. He played for Alajuelense until 2023.
Current Club: Olancho FC
In 2024, Alexander López joined Olancho FC, where he continues to play as an attacking midfielder.
Alexander López's International Career
Alexander López has played for Honduras at different levels.
Youth National Teams
He first played for the Honduras U-17 team on November 18, 2008. He scored his first goal for the U-17 team in a big 9-0 victory. In 2009, he was part of the squad that played in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
López also represented Honduras at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He played in three games during the tournament. The Honduras team made it to the quarter-finals but was eliminated by Brazil.
Senior National Team
In October 2010, Alexander López made his debut for the senior Honduras national team in a friendly match. He scored his first goal for the senior team on September 1, 2017. This goal came during a World Cup qualifying match. His second goal was in a friendly game on November 21, 2018. He continues to play for the Honduras national team.
Honors and Awards
Alexander López has won several titles and awards throughout his career.
Team Achievements
- Olimpia
- CONCACAF League: 2017
- Alajuelense
- Liga FPD: Apertura 2020
- CONCACAF League: 2020
- Honduras National Team
- CONCACAF Nations League third place: 2021
Individual Awards
- CONCACAF League Team of the Tournament: 2017
- CONCACAF League Golden Ball (Best Player): 2020
See also
In Spanish: Alexander Agustín López para niños
