Walter Alberto López Gasco (born 15 October 1985 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan footballer who can play in defence or midfield. He is currently plays for Brescia in Italian Serie B. He also holds Spanish passport.
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 ...
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Walter Alberto López Gasco (born 15 October 1985 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan footballer who can play in defence or midfield. He is currently plays for Brescia in Italian Serie B. He also holds Spanish passport.
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.
Lopez made his debut for West Ham United in a Carling Cup 3rd 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.
Lopez currently has 3 caps for the Uruguayan national team, all in friendly matches.
He was released by West Ham at the end of the 2008-09 season having made only 5 league appearances.
In July 2009 he moved to Brescia Calcio in Italian Serie B.
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