José Luis López (Mexican footballer)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Monroy.

José Luis López Monroy (born 19 October 1979^[1] in Mexico City) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

José Luis López

Personal information
Full name	José Luis López Monroy
Date of birth	(1979-10-19) 19 October 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth	Mexico City, Mexico
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000	Puebla	4	(0)
2001–2007	UNAM	210	(28)
2007–2008	Necaxa	17	(2)
2008	Cruz Azul	7	(0)
2009	Morelia	0	(0)
2009–2010	Mérida	48	(10)
2010–2011	Irapuato	35	(5)
2011–2012	UAT	36	(1)
2012–2013	Veracruz	28	(2)
2013–2015	Mérida	19	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

He played for Club Necaxa, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, as a midfielder (usually on the right flank). He joined the Pumas youth system when he was 13 years old and worked his way through the ranks before moving to Puebla F.C. and making his Primera Division de Mexico debut for them.^[1] After a brief period with La Franja he returned to Pumas and made his first appearance for them on 6 January 2001 against Estudiantes Tecos.^[2]

Lopez has also played for Club Irapuato in the Primera A.^[3]

In February 2024, López received the Medal of Sporting Merit from the Congress of Mexico City alongside baseball players Randy Arozarena and Iván Terrazas.^[4][5]

Honours

UNAM

• Mexican Primera División: Clausura 2004, Apertura 2004

Irapuato

• Liga de Ascenso: Clausura 2011