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Biography
Walter Alberto López Gasco (born 15 October 1985 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Italian club Benevento in defence or midfield. He also holds a Spanish passport.
Career
Beginning
López began his career at hometown club Racing Club and also spent time in Spain and Mexico.
West Ham United
He signed for West Ham United on 5 September 2008. On joining West Ham he was described by Kevin Keen (caretaker manager) as "a very attacking full-back" and "another West Ham type player" referring to his fluent attacking style of play reminiscent of former West Ham players such as Paolo Di Canio. He made his debut for West Ham United in a League Cup third round tie away defeat at Watford on 23 September 2008. He made his Premier League debut as a late substitute in West Ham's 1–0 win over Manchester City on 1 March 2009.
However, López failed to cement a place in the first team due to the presence of Congolese international Hérita Ilunga and was subsequently released by West Ham at the end of the 2008–09 season He returned to Uruguay and signed for Primera División side Cerro. He was then loaned to Italian side Brescia in the Serie B.
Universitatea Craiova
In the summer of 2011, Walter López was loaned to the Liga 1 side, FC Universitatea Craiova.
After 6 months of loan, at the start of 2011 the Romanian club decided to buy the player, so López signed a new contract for three years.
Honours
- Paraguayan Primera División: 2012 Apertura
- Uruguayan Primera División: 2012–13