Erik López

Erik Nicolás López Samaniego (born 27 November 2001) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Olimpia in the Paraguayan Primera División.

Olimpia
Born in Asunción, López began his career in youth system of Olimpia. On 25 August 2019, López made his professional debut for Olimpia in the Primera División against Deportivo Santaní. He started and also scored his first goal in the 28th minute as Olimpia won 4–0. In the following two matches, López scored another two goals, one each against Deportivo Capiatá and San Lorenzo.

López finished his first professional season at Olimpia with 4 goals in 15 matches.

Atlanta United
On 18 July 2020, López signed with Major League Soccer club Atlanta United on a contract starting prior to the 2021 season. For the 2020 season, López would join Atlanta United 2, the reserve side of Atlanta United, in the USL Championship.

Loan to Banfield
On 22 February 2022, López was loaned to Banfield for the 2022 season.

Mutual termination
On August 4, 2023, Atlanta United and López agreed to a mutual termination of his contract.

International career
In 2020, López was called-in as part of the Paraguay squad for the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. He made his debut for the Paraguay under-23s on 19 January 2020 against Uruguay, starting in a 1–0 defeat.

Honours
Olimpia
 * Primera División: 2019 Torneo Clausura