Pico Lopes
IrelandathleteMale8.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Pico Lopes is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a defender for Shamrock Rovers. He is noted for his strong performances in crucial matches, including their recent UEFA Conference League playoff against Molde.
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Pico Lopes, one of the defenders, was born in Ireland and was contacted via LinkedIn to play for the Cabo Verde national team.
Los cinco aspectos del juego que Uruguay deberá cuidar de Cabo Verde para el partido crucial de este domingo por el Mundial 2026
Uruguay· 2026-06-21
Pico Lopes is noted for being the first active League of Ireland player to appear at the World Cup.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Pico Lopes is noted for being the first active League of Ireland player to appear at the World Cup.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19Pico Lopes scored for Shamrock Rovers during the match.
Bohemians go three clear at Premier Division summit with derby win over Shamrock Rovers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Pico Lopes was involved in the play as Thomas hared away from him.
James McClean the provider as Derry City beat Shamrock Rovers to win President’s Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Pico Lopes, the Crumlin-born, Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde defender, cannot face Ireland in the group stages.
Republic of Ireland will be among fourth-ranked seeds for World Cup draw – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Pico Lopes is the club captain who recently became a father while helping Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup.
How Shamrock Rovers won a fifth Premier Division title in six years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Pico Lopes' story exemplifies how new forms of connection strengthen ties between the country and its talents around the world.
Desta vez vamos ser Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-20
Pico Lopes helped his father’s country Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup.
Shamrock Rovers forced to wait as Simon Power nets St Pat’s winner in Inchicore – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Pico Lopes has been a significant player for Shamrock Rovers.
Jack Byrne removed from Shamrock Rovers squad ahead of Conference League clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Rovers added another set-piece goal to their growing catalogue through Pico Lopes.
Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians in ominous form before crucial showdownIreland· 2025-06-21
Pico Lopes played a strong defensive role for Shamrock Rovers during the game.
Josh Honohan makes amends to secure Shamrock Rovers win over Shelbourne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Pico Lopes sensed an opportunity and attempted a long-range shot.
Shamrock Rovers show their mettle, Duff’s gamble pays off – what we learned from Friday night’s League of Ireland action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Pico Lopes was phenomenal during the match.
Shamrock Rovers' European odyssey ends in penalty heartbreak against Molde – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
