Fabio Lopez

A goalkeeper, Lopez started his playing career in the academy of A.S. Roma. Ultimately, he was forced into early retirement as a result of a serious knee injury picked up while playing with Agiatese in the 1992–93 season.

Eurolimpia A.S. Roma Academy

In 1996, Lopez joined the youth coaching staff at Eurolimpia Roma (Affiliate Academy A.S. Roma) as a goalkeeper coach of the academy. In March 2007, Lopez obtained a UEFA A coaching licence (Italy second category licence), which made him eligible to work as head coach of many international leagues and clubs. Since then, he has completed further coaching qualifications, and now holds a UEFA Pro Licence.

A.S. Roma Academy

In 2000, Lopez was hired by Roma's youth academy side. Roma won a provincial championship and three regional tournaments, with many members of the side going on to successful senior careers in Italy.

FK Banga Gargždai

In the 2007–08 season, Lopez was approached by Lithuanian club FK Banga Gargždai as to take over as head coach (for the first time in his career). The season was very successful as the club reached cup the semi-finals and recorded the best defensive record in the league, conceding only 15 goals all season while suffering only 6 defeats. In 2008, he was an instructor of the UEFA B course for the Lithuanian Football Federation.

FK Šiauliai

In the 2008–09 season, after success with FK Banga Gargždai, Lopez was hired by FC Siauliai. The club finished in fourth place in the league, in a season that included a record 11 consecutive games unbeaten.

Sabah FA

In 2011, Lopez was approached by Sabah FA in Malaysia's Liga Premier competition to become their manager, however the…

Atalanta B.C.

In 2003, Lopez became a scout for Atalanta B.C, where he remained until 2005.

ACF Fiorentina

In 2005, Lopez moved from Atalanta to become a scout for ACF Fiorentina.

Lopez is fluent in three languages (English, Italian & Lithuanian).