Mallorca's new signings stand out in the Copa del Rey: young central defender David López stands out in Mallorca's defense and promises to become a key figure in the team
Among Mallorca's recent signings, David López stands out as the team's promising defender. The 20-year-old Mallorcan central defender shone in the most recent game against Burgos a crucial role in supporting your team to reach the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
With an imposing height of 1.95 meters and an enviable physique, David López combines his physical presence with remarkable technical quality and an excellent long displacement, characteristics that make it a gem from the quarry in Mallorca.
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López demonstrated his ability to control the aerial game and played a fundamental role in the team's defense. Known in the sports city Mallorca As “the gorilla”, David López has been a prominent figure in the club’s youth system for years due to his impressive size.
His participation in Mallorca's second team began before the end of his youth phase., and since then he has continued to rise through the club ranks. This season he has been a constant presence in the Copa del Rey, playing the entire second half and more recently starting in Javier Aguirre's three-centre-back system.
David López's promising future in the first team
Coach Javier Aguirre is pleased with the performance of David López, who is emerging as a strong candidate to establish himself in Mallorca's first team. López has proven to be a combative, confident player with excellent vision of the game and a great long pass.
So far he has played three games with the first team and everything indicates that it will not be the last. David López not only strengthens Mallorca's defensive line, but also represents the club's continuation of the development of young and promising talent, a key strategy for the team's long-term success.