10 facts you didn’t know about Samantha López

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·16 April 2026

10 facts you didn’t know about Samantha López

Today is a special day at Chivas Femenil! We celebrate a player who has become a key piece in Antonio Contreras’ system and who, since her arrival, has earned her place in the Rojiblanca backline: Samantha López, who turns 23 today.

She joined el Rebaño as a reinforcement for Apertura 2025 and made her debut in Matchday 10, in the win against León. From that moment on, her adaptation was immediate, bringing solidity, reliability, and consistency to the defensive line.

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That’s why, as part of the celebration, here are 10 facts you might not know about ‘Sam’:

She was born on April 16, 2003.
She is 1.74 meters tall.
She made her Liga MX Femenil debut in Apertura 2022 with Pumas.
Despite playing as a defender, she has scored 6 goals in her career, 2 of them with el Rebaño.
The first people to know about her move to Chivas Femenil were her parents and her sister.
Early in her career, she played in attacking roles such as forward and midfielder, which now gives her a more complete understanding of the game. She is currently established as a center-back.
Her favorite color is red, and her favorite food is menudo.
She is inspired by Lionel Messi and also admires the competitive mindset of Kobe Bryant.
Her pre-match ritual is to rest during the day to be in optimal condition for games.
She started playing football thanks to her sister—at first just for fun, but over time she fell in love with the game, with falling and getting back up, and with everything this sport represents, both in good moments and in the most challenging ones.