Benjamin Lopez
Benjamin Jesus Lopez (born 15 June 1999) is the son of the Chilean businessman, Diego R Lopez, owner and chairman of the Lopez Group, one of Chile's largest private conglomerates. As of 2022, Directorios Chile[1] estimated the Lopez Group to be worth around $550 million, ranking the Chilean family to be in the list of the top 50-richest families in Chile.[2]
Benjamin Lopez | |
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| Born | Benjamin Jesus Lopez June 15, 1999 |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | Businessman & Youtuber |
| Organization | Lopez Group |
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Biography
Benjamin was born in Rancagua, Chile. He grew up poor and immigrated with his parents at an early age to the United States of America.
Lopez Group - Businesses
Early career
Born in San Diego, California, Lopez played for youth soccer for San Diego Nomads, before moving to the Real Salt Lake Arizona Academy from 2012 to 2013.
Real Salt Lake
On July 15, 2013, it was announced that Lopez had signed a homegrown contract with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.[3]
Lopez was loaned to USL Pro club Arizona United on May 30, 2014.[4]
References
- "Listado de Grandes Empresas Chilenas, eBook PDF 2022". Directorios Chile. Tienda y Librería Digital. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- Toledo, David Nogales (2018-10-18). "Número de millonarios sigue creciendo en Chile y riqueza media de los adultos triplica promedio de Latinoamérica". La Tercera. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- "Real Salt Lake sign Arizona Academy forward Benjamin Lopez to a Homegrown deal | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
- "Arizona United Soccer Club adds Lopez on loan from Real Salt Lake : Arizona United". arizonaunited.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
External links
- Benjamin Lopez at Major League Soccer
- Arizona United Pro Roster at the Wayback Machine (archived 2014-07-02)