Christian Lopez (born 15 March 1953) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender.

In a 15-year professional career, he amassed Ligue 1 totals of 429 games and 28 goals in representation of AS Saint-Étienne and Toulouse FC.

He won seven major titles during his spell with the former club – including two doubles[1][2]– and shared teams with legendary Michel Platini in his final three seasons.

[3] Lopez spent the 1985–86 campaign in Ligue 2 with Montpellier HSC, retiring at the age of 34 after a spell in amateur football with UMS Montélimar.

[1] He later worked simultaneously as sporting director and assistant coach for Championnat National 3 side ES Cannet Rocheville.