Alberto López Fernández

Alberto López Fernández (born 20 May 1969) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He spent the bulk of his career at Real Sociedad, for whom he appeared in 377 competitive matches. He is the current manager of Real Unión B.

Playing career Real Sociedad A product of Basque Country giants Real Sociedad's youth system, López was born in Irun, and made his first appearances with the first team in the closing stages of the 1992–93 season, having played understudy to the inconsistent Javier Yubero for most of the year. He would be the undisputed starter from the following campaign onwards, missing only a total of seven La Liga games in the next seven years (in 1997–98, as Real ranked third, he played all 38 matches and conceded 37 goals).

López had to compete for the starting job with newly signed Sander Westerveld from 2001–02 onwards. He finished the season with 18 appearances, but had just one the following campaign as the Dutchman was first choice for the runners-up. while also collecting a Ricardo Zamora Trophy – 36 matches, 29 goals.

In the following season, López acted as backup and helped develop wonderkid Sergio Asenjo (20 years his junior), and had his contract extended until June 2009 after which he retired at the age of 40.

Coaching career López started working as a manager in 2011, with Real Unión's reserves. and eventually leading the team to safety.

On 12 June 2015, after again managing to stay afloat, López left the Mendizorrotza Stadium. In 53 league games in charge, he collected 19 wins and 20 losses.

López returned to Valladolid on 26 April 2016, taking the place of the dismissed Miguel Ángel Portugal.

Style of play A player with good one-on-one skills, López had a weakness in crossing situations.

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1991–92 Segunda División B

1992–93 Segunda División B

1992–93 La Liga

1993–94 La Liga

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1995–96 La Liga

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1997–98 La Liga

1998–99 La Liga

1999–2000 La Liga

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2002–03 La Liga

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2005–06 La Liga

2006–07 Segunda División

2007–08 La Liga

2008–09 La Liga

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Honours Valladolid Segunda División: 2006–07