Fabio Lopez

Fabio Lopez (born 17 June 1973) is an Italian football manager of Spanish descent and a former footballer. Lopez has coached many Italian academy clubs, scouted for Atalanta B.C. and ACF Fiorentina, and managed a number of clubs throughout Eastern Europe and Asia. He holds a UEFA Pro Coaching Licence.

Lopez's first senior managerial role was at FK Banga Gargždai, starting in January 2007. He is known for his strong leadership qualities, his ability to analyse and solve problems and his excellent interpersonal and communication skills with players.

He was the head coach of Vietnamese club Thanh Hóa from 22 November 2019 until 7 June 2020. He was most recently coach of Liberian First Division club FC Fassell.

Al-Ahli under 23s After a 6-month coaching hiatus, Lopez returned to the managerial world by taking up a position as under 23s coach for Al-Ahli. Lying in 6th position at the time of his takeover, the club has registered 9 consecutive wins since his arrival, reaching the record of 7 victories without ever suffering a goal, taking them up to 2nd on the ladder.

Borneo FC On 5 January 2018 Lopez was hired as the new coach of Indonesian Liga 1 club Borneo FC, replacing Dejan Antonic. On 23 April 2019, he terminated his contract binding him to his employer by mutual consent of both parties.

Thanh Hóa Football Club On 22 November 2019 Lopez was hired as the new coach of Vietnamese club Thanh Hóa. After got only one win and four loss in the first five-game, he was sacked on 7 June 2020.

Scouting career

Atalanta B.C. In 2003, Lopez became a scout for Atalanta B.C, where he remained until 2005.

ACF Fiorentina In 2005, Lopez moved from Atalanta to become a scout for ACF Fiorentina.

Managerial statistics TeamNat.FromToPWDLGSGA%WBangladesh 10 September 201527 November 2015

TeamNat.FromToPWDLGSGA%WFK Banga Gargždai 10 January 200727 March 2008

TeamNat.FromToPWDLGSGA%WB.G. Sports Club 3 March 201320 November 2013

Managerial honours

Regional Cup Championship -

Three Regional Cup –

3 Place A Lyga FK Siauliai Championship

3 Place B.G. Sports Club Championship

2 Place Al-Ahli Saudi FC

Personal life

Lopez is fluent in three languages (English, Italian & Lithuanian).