Santiago López

Santiago López is a 18-year-old player, right footed left winger. Play for Independiente of Argentina. Player observed in the context of the World Cup U17 in 2023, representing the Argentinian national team.

Right-footed winger who plays on the left side of the attack. Short player (170 cm), low center of gravity, but is agile and has a very positive change of speed and direction. He is technically evolved, irreverent and creative and takes on 1v1 where he is very strong and where he presents variability in his dribbling. He demonstrates good ability to attack the interior space, reaching the final line where he crosses well, but also in making good interior movements, where he is vertical and has a good approach to the finishing zones. He always seeks to add depth to the team and is quick and defines well in the final third. Defensively, he is a committed athlete, he shortens spaces well and closes passing lines well. He has a good reaction to loss, is hardworking, is intense and aggressive and shows a good competitive attitude.