Walter López (footballer, born 1977) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Nahún López Cardenas | ||
| Date of birth | 1 September 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | La Labor, Honduras | ||
| Date of death | 9 August 2015 (aged 37) | ||
| Place of death | La Democracia municipality, Guatemala | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Wingback | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1999 | Platense | ||
| 1999–2001 | BSV Bad Bleiberg | 28 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Austria Salzburg | 6 | (0) |
| 2002–2004 | Marathón | 76 | (5) |
| 2004–2007 | Olimpia | ||
| 2007–2008 | Motagua | 12 | (1) |
| 2008–2009 | Platense | 8 | (0) |
| 2009 | Deportes Savio | 9 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Peñarol La Mesilla | 21 | (3) |
| 2012 | Cobán Imperial | ||
| International career | |||
| 1999–2000 | Honduras U23 | ||
| 2000–2005 | Honduras | 13 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walter Nahún López Cárdenas (born September 1, 1977 – died August 9, 2015) was a talented football player from Honduras. He was known for playing as a wingback, a position that involves both defending and attacking on the sides of the field.
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Walter López's Football Journey with Clubs
Walter López began his professional football journey in Honduras. His very first game in the country's top league, the Honduran National Football League, happened on November 16, 1997. He was playing for Platense in a match against Vida in La Ceiba.
Walter was special because he was one of only two footballers from the Ocotepeque Department to play in the Honduran national league. He also played for other well-known Honduran teams like Marathón, Olimpia, and Motagua.
Playing Abroad: Walter's International Club Experience
Walter López also had the chance to play football outside of Honduras. He played for clubs in Austria, such as BSV Bad Bleiberg and Austria Salzburg. Later in his career, he played for Peñarol La Mesilla and finished his professional playing days with Cobán Imperial in Guatemala's top football division.
Walter López's International Career for Honduras
Walter López also proudly represented his home country, Honduras, on the international stage.
Playing for the National Team
He made his first appearance for the Honduras national team in May 2000. This was a friendly match against Canada. Over his career, he played in 13 international games for Honduras and scored one goal.
Major Tournaments and Matches
Walter López played in important matches for his country, including one FIFA World Cup qualification game. He also took part in the 2005 UNCAF Nations Cup, which is a football tournament for Central American countries. A big highlight of his career was playing for Honduras at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. His last international game for Honduras was a friendly match against Jamaica in June 2005.
International Goals Scored by Walter López
Here is the one goal Walter López scored for the Honduran national team:
| N. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10 March 2004 | Estadio José Pachencho Romero, Maracaibo, Venezuela |  Venezuela |
1–1 | 1–2 | Friendly match |
Walter López's Personal Life and Tragic Passing
Walter López was known by the nickname el General (The General). His mother's name was Ovidia Cárdenas, and he had a brother named Fernando.
Sadly, Walter López passed away on August 9, 2015. He was visiting relatives of his wife, Lesly Yamileth, in Guatemala when he tragically died due to violence. This happened near the Estadio Comunal stadium in La Mesilla, which is in the La Democracia municipality of Guatemala. He passed away shortly after at a local health center.
