Javier Eduardo López Ramírez (born 17 September 1994), also known as "La Chofis", is a Mexican professional

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who plays as an

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for

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club

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Club career

Youth career

López started his youth career in the soccer academy ''Centro de Sinergia Futbolística'' (CESIFUT) based in

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Guadalajara

López made his professional debut on 24 February 2013, against León. Following an injury that left him out for a couple of weeks, he scored his first Liga MX goals against

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on 19 March 2016, scoring a brace. He won a championship with Guadalajara on 28 May 2017. In January 2019, López had an operation on his knee. He returned in late March during a friendly game against

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in a 2–0 win with Lopez scoring the first goal. On 5 November 2020, López was suspended by Guadalajara due to an allegation of sexual abuse made against teammate Dieter Villalpando at a party that was also attended by López and three other teammates.

Loan to San Jose Earthquakes

On 20 January 2021, López signed on loan with

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, 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

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. He ultimately would lose the award to

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. 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

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Pachuca

On 18 July 2022,

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.

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 *

: Clausura 2017 *

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, Clausura 2017 *

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Pachuca *

: Apertura 2022 *

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lopez, Javier Eduardo 1994 births Living people Mexican men's footballers Footballers from Torreón Men's association football midfielders C.D. Guadalajara footballers Liga MX players San Jose Earthquakes players Major League Soccer players Designated Players (MLS) CONCACAF Champions Cup–winning players 21st-century Mexican sportsmen C.F. Pachuca players