Jordi López
Encyclopedia
Jordi López Felpeto is a Spanish
footballer who plays for OFI Crete
in Greece
, mainly as a defensive midfielder.
and Real Madrid
's B teams. After appearing with the latter's main side in two 2003–04 matches, he represented Sevilla FC
during two seasons. With the Andalusia
side, he took part in 10 games during the 2005–06 UEFA Cup victorious campaign, netting the only goal in a win at FC Lokomotiv Moscow
, and scored his first La Liga
one in a 3–1 away win against RCD Espanyol
, on 10 April 2005.
In 2006–07, López played with RCD Mallorca
, being loaned the following season to fellow league side Racing de Santander
, where he was often used from the bench, as the Cantabria
side achieved a first-ever UEFA Cup qualification.
At the end of the season, Mallorca released López, and he immediately started training with English
Premier League side Portsmouth
. However, on 19 August 2008, it was revealed he was having a trial with fellow top flight club Blackburn Rovers
. Both spells were unsuccessful, and López returned to the Balearic Islands
, being left to train on his own for the first months of 2008–09. Finally, on 16 December, he was released.
In January 2009, López was expected to sign during the transfer window with Birmingham City
of the English second division
, but failed his medical. In the following month, he joined fellow league side Queens Park Rangers
for the final 15 games of the season, making his debut as a substitute for Matteo Alberti
, at Barnsley
. He scored his first and only goal for QPR in a 2–1 home win against Bristol City
on 21 March 2009.
After some speculation, López agreed terms to join former QPR boss Paulo Sousa
at Swansea City
, on 16 July 2009, subject to a medical. Four days later, he signed a two-year deal.
López failed to win a first-team berth during his two-season spell with the Welsh
club, also struggling with injury. On 13 January 2011, he terminated his contract with Swansea by mutual consent and, the following day, signed with Eredivisie
side Vitesse, coached by countryman Albert Ferrer, leaving the club five months later.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for OFI Crete
OFI Crete
OFI , the Sportfriends Association Heraklion, is a Greek association football club based in Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Outside Greece, the club is generally known as OFI Crete F.C., however, the name Crete is not actually part of the club's official title.OFI is the club with most...
in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, mainly as a defensive midfielder.
Football career
As a young footballer, López played for both FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
and Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
's B teams. After appearing with the latter's main side in two 2003–04 matches, he represented Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
during two seasons. With the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
side, he took part in 10 games during the 2005–06 UEFA Cup victorious campaign, netting the only goal in a win at FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
, and scored his first La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
one in a 3–1 away win against RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, on 10 April 2005.
In 2006–07, López played with RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
, being loaned the following season to fellow league side Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
, where he was often used from the bench, as the Cantabria
Cantabria
Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...
side achieved a first-ever UEFA Cup qualification.
At the end of the season, Mallorca released López, and he immediately started training with English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
Premier League side Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
. However, on 19 August 2008, it was revealed he was having a trial with fellow top flight club Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
. Both spells were unsuccessful, and López returned to the Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
, being left to train on his own for the first months of 2008–09. Finally, on 16 December, he was released.
In January 2009, López was expected to sign during the transfer window with Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
of the English second division
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
, but failed his medical. In the following month, he joined fellow league side Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
for the final 15 games of the season, making his debut as a substitute for Matteo Alberti
Matteo Alberti
Matteo Alberti is an Italian footballer, who is currently a free agent after he was released by Queens Park Rangers....
, at Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
. He scored his first and only goal for QPR in a 2–1 home win against Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
on 21 March 2009.
After some speculation, López agreed terms to join former QPR boss Paulo Sousa
Paulo Sousa
Paulo Manuel Carvalho de Sousa, CavIH is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and a current manager.He was a member of the “Portuguese Golden Generation”...
at Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
, on 16 July 2009, subject to a medical. Four days later, he signed a two-year deal.
López failed to win a first-team berth during his two-season spell with the Welsh
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
club, also struggling with injury. On 13 January 2011, he terminated his contract with Swansea by mutual consent and, the following day, signed with Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
side Vitesse, coached by countryman Albert Ferrer, leaving the club five months later.