Biography
Who is Maxi López?
Early professional career
Maximiliano Gastón López began his football path in 1997 by joining the youth program at Club Atlético River Plate. He was officially promoted to the senior squad after five years of development within the club structure. His senior debut occurred on 19 August 2001 when he was seventeen years old, playing in a match against Talleres de Córdoba.
During his time with River Plate, he became a regular striker for the team and helped them secure the Torneo Clausura titles in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Throughout his tenure at the club, he participated in 56 matches and scored 13 goals.
European football achievements
In January 2005, FC Barcelona signed him to a four and a half year contract for a fee of 6.2 million euros. He arrived following an injury to the striker Henrik Larsson. He made his debut in the UEFA Champions League on 23 February 2005, coming off the bench to score an equalizer against Chelsea. This match resulted in a 2–1 victory for his team.
In 2006, he won both the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League trophy with the club. He later played 25 matches for Mallorca during a loan spell in the 2006–07 season, scoring 3 goals. In August 2007, he moved to FC Moscow for a 2 million euro transfer fee, where he made 22 appearances and netted 9 goals.
Time in Italy and Brazil
Maxi López spent significant time playing in Italy. In January 2010, he transferred to Catania for 3 million euros, signing a contract that ran until 2013. He scored 11 goals in 17 appearances during his first season there. He later joined AC Milan on loan in January 2012, choosing to wear the number 21 jersey. He also played for Sampdoria, Chievo, and Torino.
In 2015, he signed a contract with Torino that was later extended until 2018. During his time in Brazil, he played for Grêmio and Vasco da Gama. At Vasco da Gama, he scored 7 goals in 14 matches and provided 6 assists. He later returned to Italy to play for Crotone in 2019 and Sambenedettese in 2020.
Personal life and relationships
He was married to the Argentine model Wanda Nara between 2008 and 2013. They have three sons together named Valentino Gastón, Constantino, and Benedicto, who were born in 2009, 2010, and 2012 respectively. Following their separation, he began a relationship with Swedish model Daniela Christiansson in 2014.
The couple announced their engagement in May 2021. Their daughter, Elle, was born on 31 March 2023 in London. Beyond his personal relationships, Maxi López has engaged in business ventures, such as leading a consortium that considered purchasing the English football club Birmingham City in 2022.
Birthday and age
Maxi López was born on April 3, 1984, which makes Maxi 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Maxi shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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