Hélder Lopes

Portugal

Born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Lopes spent his youth career at SC Coimbrões, Padroense F.C. and CD Candal, graduating from the latter in 2008. He moved abroad that summer, joining Parma F.C. but failing to make a single appearance for the club. Returning to his homeland in January 2009, Lopes made his senior debut with SC Mirandela by starting in a 1–1 Segunda Divisão home draw against SC Maria da Fonte. He subsequently represented C.F. Oliveira do Douro, S.C. Espinho and C.D. Tondela, all in the lower leagues; with the latter team, he achieved promotion to the Segunda Liga. Lopes signed a two-year deal with Primeira Liga side S.C. Beira-Mar on 5 July 2012. He made his professional debut on 30 September, coming on as a second-half substitute for Rúben Ribeiro in a 1–1 home draw with Vitória de Setúbal. On 28 June 2013, Lopes was transferred to F.C. Paços de Ferreira also in the top tier. He scored his first goal as a professional on 3 January 2015, in a 1–2 home loss to Rio Ave FC.

Las Palmas

On 31 May 2016, Lopes agreed to a two-year contract with La Liga club UD Las Palmas. His competitive debut took place on 1 October, as he started and played 69 minutes in a 2–2 draw at CA Osasuna.

AEK Athens

On 21 June 2017, the free agent Lopes signed a two-year deal at AEK Athens FC. He made his official debut on 2 August, in a 1–0 away defeat against PFC CSKA Moscow in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying…

As of 22 May 2022

Lopes' twin brother, Tiago, was also a footballer and a defender.

AEK Athens

Super League Greece: 2017–18 Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Israeli Premier League: 2025–26 Israel State Cup: 2021–22, 2024–25 Israel Super Cup: 2022, 2025