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Lisandro López
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Personal information
Full name Lisandro López
Date of birth 2 March 1983 (1983-03-02) (age 28)
Place of birth Rafael Obligado, Argentina
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Striker / Winger
Club information
Current club Lyon
Number 9
Youth career
2001–2003 Racing
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2005 Racing 70 (26)
2005–2009 Porto 106 (49)
2009– Lyon 70 (38)
National team‡
2005– Argentina 7 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:53, 28 January 2012.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 January 2009

Lisandro López (born 2 March 1983 in Rafael Obligado, Buenos Aires Province), sometimes known as Lisandro, is an Argentine footballer who plays for Olympique Lyonnais in France.

Primarily a striker, he is also capable of playing on the wings.

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[edit] Club career

[edit] Racing Club

López started his career at Racing Club de Avellaneda, in the Argentine first division, making his first-team debuts at the age of 19.

He was the league's top scorer in the 2004 Apertura tournament, going on to net more than 30 official goals during his three-year spell.

[edit] Porto

In April 2005, Lisandro signed for F.C. Porto for a transfer fee of €2.3 million, moving to Portugal alongside countryman Lucho González. His agents, Global Soccer Agencies, retained 50% of the player's rights.[1][2] He scored seven top division goals in his first season, in 26 games, repeating the feat in the following campaign, appearing in one match less; he also found the net against Rangers in the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League (1–1 home draw), adding two against Hamburger SV (also in the UEFA Champions League, but in the following season, 4–1 home win[3]).

In 2007–08, as Porto were crowned league champions for the third consecutive time, Lisandro was the competition's top scorer, scoring 24 goals in 27 games (adding three in the season's Champions League). On 20 April 2008, he netted twice - also being booked - in a 2–0 home win against S.L. Benfica; in the middle of the season, Porto rejected an offer from FC Zenit St. Petersburg, and the northerners eventually bought the remaining economic rights of the player, for €4.4 million.[4]

López only scored ten goals in the 2008–09 season, but finished fourth in the scoring list in the Champions League with six, only trailing Lionel Messi, Steven Gerrard and Miroslav Klose.[5] Porto wrapped up the campaign with the Portuguese Cup conquest, and he netted the game's only goal, in a win against F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

[edit] Lyon

After the sale of Karim Benzema to Real Madrid, López replaced him at Olympique Lyonnais, being transferred for a fee of €24 million, plus a €4 million bonus subject to performances.[6] He quickly established himself as a fan favorite among OL fans with his energy and drive, his leadership skills and his clinical finishing.

On 8 August, he scored on his Ligue 1 debut, from a last-minute free-kick at Le Mans FC, in a 2–2 draw. He added a hat-trick against R.S.C. Anderlecht in the second leg of the Champions League qualifying round, in an eventual 8–2 aggregate win.[7]

On 4 November 2009, López scored a decisive equaliser in a group game against Liverpool to ensure Lyon qualified for the knockout stage. Four days later, he netted twice in three minutes in a 5–5 ligue draw against Olympique de Marseille.[8] adding a further three the following month, against Lille OSC: the visitors led it 3–1 at half-time, but were eventually defeated 3–4.[9]

On 30 March 2010, Lisandro scored twice in the 3–1 home victory against FC Girondins de Bordeaux in the Champions League quarter-finals (3–2 aggregate win). He continued this good form with a goal in Lyon's 2–1 away win against Stade Rennais F.C. four days later.[10]

On the final day of the season, Lisandro assisted Miralem Pjanić in a 2–0 home win against Le Mans, a result which placed Lyon second in the league table, with the subsequent direct Champions League qualification.[11] On 9 May 2010, he was named Ligue 1 Footballer of the Year.[12]

On 2 October 2010, López scored in a 3–2 away win against AS Nancy, in Lyon's second win of the 2010–11 season.[13] He added two in the next ligue fixture - one from a penalty kick - a 3–1 defeat of Lille at the Stade de Gerland.[14] On 20 October, he found the net again, against Benfica in a 2–0 group stage win.[15]

After a one-month spell without a goal, López finally added to his account by grabbing a last-minute goal in a 3–1 away win against RC Lens.[16] He added two in another away fixture, against Montpellier HSC (2–1, the second coming in the fifth minute of stoppage time).[17] Three days later Lyon, needing a point to secure passage to the knockout stages of the Champions League, played host to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and he opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, in an eventual 2–2 home draw.[18]

López scored again in the next game for Les Gones in a 2–0 win over Toulouse FC, putting them up to second place in the table.[19] He also found the net in the following game, a 1–1 draw against title holders Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome.[20]

On 6 March 2011, after six scoreless games, Lisandro scored a hat-trick in the 5–0 thrashing of AC Arles-Avignon.[21] In the 27th matchday he continued his run, opening the scoring in a 2–0 away win against FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.[22] On 10 April, he netted in the 90th minute in a 3–0 home win over Lens[23] and found the net in the following two home fixtures (both 3–2 wins), against Montpellier[24] and Marseille,[25] with L'OL eventually finishing in third position; on the final day of the campaign, he scored a goal in his team's 2–0 win over AS Monaco FC, condemning Les Rouge et Blanc to its first relegation in 35 years.[26]

[edit] 2011-12 season

Lisandro started the 2011–12 campaign in fine form, scoring in Lyon's first two games, his first coming in the early stages of a 3–1 win at OGC Nice.[27] The following weekend, against newly-promoted AC Ajaccio, he hit the post twice in the first ten minutes and had several shots saved by Mexican Guillermo Ochoa, but was able to salvage a point for new coach Remi Garde on his home debut with an excellent header in the 83' minute.[28] On 8 January, Lisandro scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 away win against Lyon Duchère at the Stade de Balmont in a French Cup. On 11 January, Lisandro scored the 64th minute second goal for Lyon at the Stade de Gerland against Lille in the French League Cup making it the final result of 2-1 for Lyon. On 22 January, Lisandro scored a goal in a easy 2-0 victory against Luçon at the Stade Jean de Mouzon in the French Cup's round of 32. This was allso Lisandros 100th match for Lyon in all competitions.

[edit] International career

In 2005, López was called up to the Argentine national team by José Pekerman, and he made his debut against Mexico on 10 March, in a 1–1 friendly draw. After fantastic Porto performances, he was summoned three years later by Alfio Basile for friendly games against Egypt, Mexico, United States,[29] and Belarus.

On 12 August 2009, Lisandro scored one goal in Argentina's 3–2 victory over Russia at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Moscow.[30] Nine days later, he was called by national team boss Diego Maradona for the decisive encounters against Brazil and Paraguay for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, but was overlooked for the final stages in South Africa.

[edit] International goals

Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 August 2009 Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Russia 2–1 3–2 Friendly

[edit] Club statistics

As of 31 January 2012
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Racing 2002–03 3 0 – – – 3 0
2003–04 30 8 – – – 30 8
2004–05 37 18 – – – 37 18
Total 70 26 – – – 70 26
Porto 2005–06 26 7 1 0 – 2 1 29 8
2006–07 25 8 0 0 – 8 3 33 11
2007–08 27 24 4 0 0 0 8 3 39 27
2008–09 28 10 4 1 0 0 10 6 42 17
Total 106 49 9 1 0 0 28 13 143 63
Lyon 2009–10 33 15 2 0 2 2 12 7 49 24
2010–11 27 17 2 0 1 0 5 2 35 19
2011–12 10 6 2 4 2 1 4 1 18 12
Total 70 38 6 4 5 3 21 10 102 55
Career total 245 112 15 5 5 3 49 23 314 143

[edit] Honours

[edit] Club

Porto

[edit] Individual

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Porto look forward with López". UEFA.com. 15 April 2005. http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=296066.html. Retrieved 9 January 2010. 
  2. ^ Facto relevante (Relevant fact); FC Porto's website, 15 April 2005 (Portuguese)
  3. ^ "The UEFA Champions League 2006/07 - Hamburger SV (GER)". RSSSF. http://www.rsssf.com/tablesd/duitec-hsv07.html. Retrieved 1 June 2011. 
  4. ^ Comunicado (Announcement); FC Porto's website, 18 January 2008 (Portuguese)
  5. ^ "Messi sweeps up goalscoring honours". UEFA.com. 28 May 2009. http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=833286.html. Retrieved 12 August 2009. 
  6. ^ "Acordo com o Lyon para a transferência de Lisandro [Agreement with Lyon for Lisandro transfer]" (in Portuguese). FC Porto. 7 July 2009. http://www.fcporto.pt/Noticias/Futebol/noticiafutebol_futcomunicadolisandro_070709_44582.asp. Retrieved 7 July 2009. 
  7. ^ "Lisandro fills Benzema void". ESPN Soccernet. 26 August 2009. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=670731&sec=uefachampionsleague&root=uefachampionsleague&cc=5739. Retrieved 26 August 2009. 
  8. ^ Olympique Lyon 5-5 Marseille: OM and OL share ten goals in all-time classic; Goal.com, 8 November 2009
  9. ^ Lille down Lyon in seven-goal thriller; ESPN Soccernet, 6 December 2009
  10. ^ Lyon profit from Bordeaux slip; ESPN Soccernet, 3 April 2010
  11. ^ Pjanic takes Lyon into Champions League; ESPN Soccernet, 15 May 2010
  12. ^ "Lisandro honoured by Ligue 1 peers". UEFA.com. 9 May 2010. http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=fra/news/newsid=1486488.html. Retrieved 10 May 2010. 
  13. ^ AS Nancy Lorraine 2-3 Lyon; ESPN Soccernet, 2 October 2010
  14. ^ Two wins in a row for Lyon; ESPN Soccernet, 17 October 2010
  15. ^ Lyon cruise to victory against ten-man Benfica; UEFA.com, 20 October 2010
  16. ^ Lens 1-3 Lyon; ESPN Soccernet, 21 November 2010
  17. ^ Lisandro double fires Lyon to win; ESPN Soccernet, 4 December 2010
  18. ^ Lacazette's Lyon leveller denies Hapoel; UEFA.com, 7 December 2010
  19. ^ Lyon move up to third; ESPN Soccernet, 12 December 2010
  20. ^ Lyon miss big chance; ESPN Soccernet, 19 December 2010
  21. ^ Lisandro hat-trick inspires Lyon; ESPN Soccernet, 6 March 2011
  22. ^ FC Sochaux 0 vs 2 O. Lyon; Goal.com, 12 March 2011
  23. ^ Lyon back in the race for the title; ESPN Soccernet, 10 April 2011
  24. ^ Lyon 3-2 Montpellier; ESPN Soccernet, 27 April 2011
  25. ^ Lyon 3-2 Marseille; ESPN Soccernet, 8 May 2011
  26. ^ First XI: Fall from grace; ESPN Soccernet, 7 July 2011
  27. ^ Garde starts Lyon reign with impressive win; ESPN Soccernet, 6 August 2011
  28. ^ Lyon 1-1 AC Ajaccio; ESPN Soccernet, 13 August 2011
  29. ^ "U.S. Men draw 0–0 in epic contest with Argentina in final match at Giants Stadium". US Soccer. http://origin.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_6684675.html. Retrieved 21 July 2009. 
  30. ^ Russia 2-3 Argentina; Football.co, 12 August 2009

[edit] External links
CNID Footballer of the Year (1970–2000)
Winners
CNID Footballer of the Year or Primeira Liga Footballer of the Year (2006–2010)
Winners
Olympique Lyonnais – current squad
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