Roberto Lopes

CPV

• #4 • Center Back

Roberto Lopes

CPV

• #4 • Center Back

Club

Shamrock Rovers

League

Champions League

Position

Role

Controlled Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jun 17, 1992 (34)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

183 lb

National Team

Cabo Verde

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

402/974

Impact score

119/974

Defender rank

68th

68/359

All rank

211th

211/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

170th/356 DEF

62.5

Passing

184th/352 DEF

66.2

1 V 1 Defending

153rd/342 DEF

65.3

Aerial Duel

120th/327 DEF

67.6

Positioning

26th/351 DEF

86.9

Blocking

6th/344 DEF

89.8

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

448

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jul 4, 2026

Insufficient against Argentina

Pico logged three clearances, two interceptions and two blocks across 120 minutes during Cape Verde's 3-2 loss Friday to Argentina.

Analysis: Unsurprisingly, against the reigning World Cup champion captained by Golden Boot leader Lionel Messi, Pico's active defense continued. For each of Cape Verde's games, the center-back logged at least three clearances. All but once, Pico recorded multiple interceptions and blocks. Even though his effort did not stop Argentina from advancing, he and Cabo Verde's defensive line did not go unnoticed. In regulation, Cape Verde's team did not lose any of four games, and its Pico-Diney pairing was a strong pair down the middle. Overall, Pico logged 30 clearances, eight blocks, seven interceptions and five tackles won (out of seven total) across four appearances.

Jun 27, 2026

Keeps clean sheet

Pico recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.

Analysis: Pico recorded a clean sheet against Saudi Arabia on Friday, a performance that helped secure Capo Verde's place in the Round of 32. He contributed three clearances, two tackles, and four duels won, reinforcing his reliability along the back line. Throughout the group stage, he has been at the heart of Capo Verde's defensive resilience, producing two clean sheets in three matches while allowing just two goals. His overall output, 13 duels won, five tackles, and six key blocks, highlights both consistency and composure under pressure. With a matchup against Argentina on July 3, he will aim to maintain that level after already shutting out tournament favorite Spain in the opening match.