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My Take
Claudio López, nicknamed Piojo, the louse, is exactly the kind of footballer I love. At 177 cm he was all speed, cunning and movement, slipping through defenses for Valencia and Lazio and twice featuring at the World Cup for Argentina. He never relied on size or theatrics, just acceleration and an instinct for the gap. There's something quietly artisanal about a forward who hunts space rather than headlines. For me López represents an understated brand of brilliance, the player who lets his runs do the talking and earns admiration the hard, honest way on the pitch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Claudio López
- Name (Japanese)
- クラウディオ・ロペス
- Reading
- くらうでぃお・ろぺす
- Born
- July 17, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Río Tercero, Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Claudio López born?
Born July 17, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Claudio López from?
Claudio López is from Río Tercero, Córdoba Province, Argentina.
What does Claudio López do?
Claudio López works as association football player.
How tall is Claudio López?
Claudio López is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.