Javier Eduardo López

Loan to San Jose Earthquakes On 20 January 2021, López signed on loan with Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes, joining his former coach Matias Almeyda. López earned the MLS Player of the Month award for September 2021, scoring six goals and one assist in six matches during the month. López was named among the three finalists for the 2021 MLS Newcomer of the Year Award. He ultimately would lose the award to Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango. In late November 2021 it was reported that López had signed a six-month contract extension that would see him continue with San Jose through June 2022. On 4 July 2022, the Earthquakes announced that López had concluded his 18-month loan with the club and would return to Guadalajara.

Pachuca On 18 July 2022, Pachuca reached an agreement to sign López. In July 2024, Pachuca boss Guillermo Almada dropped López from the squad after he showed up overweight for pre-season. He was released on 23 October 2025.

Personal life Javier's younger brother, Brayam was also a footballer who played as a midfielder for Guadalajara's U-20 team.

He is nicknamed La Chofis because teammates pointed out that López looked like former teammate Giovani Casillas' ex-girlfriend named Sofia.

Career statistics Club

Honours Guadalajara Liga MX: Clausura 2017 Copa MX: Apertura 2015, Clausura 2017 Supercopa MX: 2016 CONCACAF Champions League: 2018

Pachuca Liga MX: Apertura 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup: 2024