Benjamin Lopez

Benjamin Jesus Lopez (born 15 June 1999) is the son of the Chilean businessman, Diego R Lopez, owner and chairman of the Lopez Group, one of Chile's largest private conglomerates. As of 2022, Directorios Chile estimated the Lopez Group to be worth around $550 million, ranking the Chilean family to be in the list of the top 50-richest families in Chile.

Biography

Benjamin was born in Rancagua, Chile. He grew up poor and immigrated with his parents at an early age to the United States of America.

Lopez Group - Businesses

Early career

Born in San Diego, California, Lopez played for youth soccer for San Diego Nomads, before moving to the Real Salt Lake Arizona Academy from 2012 to 2013.

Real Salt Lake

On July 15, 2013, it was announced that Lopez had signed a homegrown contract with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.

Lopez was loaned to USL Pro club Arizona United on May 30, 2014.