Roberto Lopes (footballer, born 1992)

Roberto Carlos Lopes (born 17 June 1992), also known as Pico, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Shamrock Rovers. Born in Ireland, Lopes plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Club career

Shamrock Rovers

In November 2016 Lopes joined Shamrock Rovers after leaving rivals Bohemians.

In 2019 Lopes started the FAI Cup final in which Rovers went on to win after defeating Dundalk on penalties winning the cup for the first time since 1987 and for a record 25th time. In 2020 Lopes was key member to the Shamrock Rovers squad who won the League of Ireland title for a record 18th time.

International career

Lopes was born in Ireland to a Cape Verdean father and Irish mother. Lopes made his international debut for the Cape Verde national team in a 2–0 friendly win over Togo in 2019.

He was included in Cape Verde's squad for the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 20 May 2024

International

As of matches played 3 February 2024

Honours

Shamrock Rovers

• League of Ireland Premier Division: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• FAI Cup: 2019
• President of Ireland's Cup: 2022

Bohemians

• Leinster Senior Cup: 2016

Individual

• PFAI Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2023

References