Jorge López (footballer, born 1978)

Jorge López (footballer, born 1978), also known as Jorge López Montaña, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder.

Born on September 19, 1978, in Logroño, La Rioja, López began his professional career with CD Logroñés. He later joined Villarreal CF, where he initially played for the B team before breaking into the first team. He became a key player for Villarreal during a successful period for the club, contributing to their La Liga performances and UEFA Champions League campaigns.

After his time at Villarreal, López also played for other Spanish clubs, including Racing de Santander and Real Zaragoza. He was known for his technical ability, passing range, and work rate in midfield.

Throughout his career, López represented Spain at various youth levels. He made appearances for the Spain national under-21 football team.

After retiring from professional football, López has been involved in coaching and other football-related activities. Details of his post-playing career may vary.