Samantha López just hit the century mark in Liga BBVA Femenil appearances, making her 100th professional start yesterday against Atlético San Luis. This isn’t just some random milestone, folks. López, at just 23 years old, is an undisputed starter in Antonio Contreras’ lineup, and her Club Deportivo Guadalajara squad is absolutely flying, off to a perfect start in the Apertura 2026.
Sam’s Journey to Defensive Dominance
Talk about building an impressive career young. ‘Sam’ kicked off her Liga BBVA Femenil journey with Pumas on Matchday 1 of the Apertura 2022, sticking with the university side through Clausura 2023. She then repped Mazatlán during the Apertura 2023 before landing with Guadalajara for the Apertura 2025. Since pulling on the Rojiblanca jersey, she’s been nothing short of a rock, a dependable option holding down that defensive line. López stands out big time, not just for shutting down opposing attacks, which she does consistently, but also for her smart play when moving the ball out from the back. And get this, she’s even bagged three goals as a Rojiblanca, which is just wild for a player whose primary role is defense. That’s pure grit and skill right there.
The 100-Club Got a New Star
Hitting 100 appearances puts Samantha López in a seriously elite club. She’s now part of a select group of Chivas Femenil players who’ve reached that incredible milestone in Liga BBVA Femenil. We’re talking about names like Blanca Félix, Damaris Godínez, Carolina Jaramillo, Alicia Cervantes, Adriana Iturbide, Viridiana Salazar, Natalia Villarreal, Natalia Colin, Natalia Mauleón, Jasmine Casarez, Eva González, Mayra Pelayo, Cristina Ferral, and Joseline Montoya. That’s some serious company for a 23-year-old. Her 100 matches include 7,413 minutes played and 83 starts, showing just how crucial she’s been. In the Apertura 2026, ‘Sam’ continues to be a reliable force in the back and a massive part of Guadalajara’s stellar defensive performances. When your team is off to a perfect start, you know it’s built on a foundation of players like López.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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