Joël Lopez

Joël Lopez (born 30 October 1960) is a French former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Playing career Lopez, who played for Jeanne d'Arc at youth level, started his senior career with Pau in 1979, remaining until 1982 when he agreed to join Division 2 outfit Châteauroux. Lopez completed a return to Pau a year later, prior to signing for Division 1 side Bordeaux. He served for five years, before deciding not to continue his mandate. Lopez, along with Julian and Pascal Dupraz, were summoned to court following allegations of fraud and forgery in 2015, when Lopez was dismissed by the club. In 2017, Lopez and Pascal Dupraz were charged and fined €10,000; with Julian Dupraz being cleared. Lopez later returned to Pau as vice-president.