CORNERFLICK
- 25AgeBorn 6 Dec 2000
- PalmeirasClubSince 2022
- CONMEBOL LibertadoresLeague
ArgentinaNational team
The shape of him
José Manuel López is a 25-year-old forward at Palmeiras and a Argentina international. In 26/27 that meant 56 club appearances and 3,949 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 26/27
| Appearances | 56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 3,949 | |
| Goals | 21 | |
| Assists | 12 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.3 | |
| Shots on target | 51% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.4 | |
| Duels won | 47% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 26/27
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (83), 26/27
| Stat | Bar | Manuel López | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.48 | 0.36 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.3 | 2.0 | |
| Shots on target | 51% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.4 | 1.0 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Honours 8
- 3Paulista A12023 · 2024
- 3Serie A2022 · 2023
- 2Supercopa do Brasil2023
Career journey
2022 – 2023Lanus
2023 – 2026Palmeiras
2025 – 2027Argentina- 2026 – PresentPalmeiras
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – Present | Palmeiras | 51 | 21 |
| 2025 – 2027 | Argentina | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2026 | Palmeiras | 182 | 47 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Lanus | 19 | 7 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Palmeiras | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 – 2022 | Lanus | 40 | 15 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- José Manuel Alberto López
- Date of birth
- 6 Dec 2000 (25)
- Place of birth
- San Lorenzo, Argentina
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- PAPalmeiras
- Joined
- 18 Jul 2022
Strengths
- Draws fouls
CF card
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Our rating from 26/27's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
82FWD
PA
Manuel López
- 88
- SHO
- 75
- PAS
- 83
- DRI
- 64
- DEF
- 79
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 |  Copa Libertadores |  Fluminense | H | L0–1 | 62' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Atletico Paranaense | A | W2–0 | 65' | |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Copa Libertadores | Fluminense | A | W2–1 | 74' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Corinthians | H | W4–1 | 69' | |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Bahia | H | W1–0 | 69' |
More on José Manuel López
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Palmeiras | All competitions | 51 | 3,854 | 21 | 11 |
| 25/26 | Palmeiras | All competitions | 57 | 3,431 | 22 | 4 |
| 24/25 | Palmeiras | All competitions | 63 | 3,576 | 18 | 6 |
| 23/24 | Palmeiras | All competitions | 62 | 1,196 | 7 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Lanus | All competitions | 19 | 1,651 | 7 | 2 |
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