Luizinho Lopes

Origin

Pau dos Ferros, RN

Years Active

2001–present

Genres

football

Biography

Luiz Júnior de Souza Lopes, known as Luizinho Lopes, was born in Pau dos Ferros, Rio Grande do Norte, on October 8, 1981. He began his football career as a player, operating as a midfielder, and went through the youth categories of América de Natal, where he also played for the main team for three seasons. Afterwards, he wore the shirts of clubs such as Santa Cruz de Natal, Paulista, and Chapecoense. His journey as a professional athlete came to an early end in 2008, at the age of 27, due to recurring injuries.

After retiring as a player, Luizinho Lopes transitioned to a coaching career. He started out working in the youth categories of América de Natal and subsequently worked as an assistant coach at clubs such as Treze and Remo. His first job as a head coach was at Globo FC in 2016, leading the team to promotion to Série C the following year. Since then, he has built a solid career, managing various teams in different regions of Brazil, such as Confiança, América de Natal, Uberlândia, Manaus, Jacuipense, Brusque, Vila Nova, and Paysandu.

Luizinho Lopes is recognized for his ability to restructure teams and pursue consistent results. He has won titles such as the Campeonato Potiguar in 2019, the Campeonato Amazonense in 2021, and the Recopa Catarinense in 2023. In 2026, he secured the Campeonato Paranaense title with Operário Ferroviário, demonstrating his ability in decisive moments. His career as a coach continues to rise, with notable spells and a history of promotions and achievements across various divisions of Brazilian football.

Discography

• Nem Tudo que Nasce É Novo (1990)
• Luizinho Lopes, Marcela Lobo – Sertão das Miragens (2002)
• Noiteceu (2008)
• Pé de Letras (2019)
• Dossiê40 (Ao Vivo) (2020)
• Como Seria Explodir um Amor Tão Concreto Duro de Partir? (2023)
• Falas Perdidas
• Ao Vivo