Career
Born in São Paulo Paulo, Brazil, Lopes arrived in Portugal in 2008, after a short spell at Palmeiras and joined Benfica. On 10 June 2012, Lopes joined in Primeira Liga, and made his debut on 2 September 2012 in a draw against Académica. His first goal arriving twenty-four days later in a 2012-2013 Taça da Liga match against Freamunde.
A year later, on 3 August 2013, Lopes signed a permanent deal with for five seasons.
After good performances in his third year in Vila do Conde, which included a career best, nine goals, he was touted for a return to Benfica.
