Roberto Lopes
Cabo Verde/D/
Cape VerdePlayer Info
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes is a Cape Verdean international center-back who has become a cult hero and defensive pillar for League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers. The 33-year-old defender, born in Dublin, has been instrumental in the Hoops' recent domestic dominance. Lopes began his career in the League of Ireland with Bohemians before his 2017 move to Shamrock Rovers, where he has since become a legend. His powerful defending, aerial dominance, and leadership have been central to Rovers winning multiple League of Ireland Premier Division titles and FAI Cups. His performances earned him a surprise but deserved call-up to the Cape Verde national team, for whom he has become a regular. Lopes embodies the modern defender: strong, comfortable on the ball, and a leader. He is the bedrock of the Rovers defense and a key reason for their sustained success.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2016/12/31
Bohemians
Shamrock RoversSigned
2010/12/31
Bohemians U19BohemiansSigned
Matches
Competition
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Home
VS
Away
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Statistics
Cabo Verde
CAF AFCON2025
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
5
Minutes Per Game
450
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
237
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
15
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
16
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
15
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
2