Joël Lopez (born 30 October 1960) is a French former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lopez, who played for Jeanne d'Arc at youth level, started his senior career with Pau in 1979, remaining until 1982 when he agreed to join Division 2 outfit Châteauroux.
[1][2] Lopez completed a return to Pau a year later, prior to signing for Division 1 side Bordeaux.
[3][2] The club won the title in his sole season there, qualifying for the 1985–86 European Cup.
[3] His stay lasted twelve months, preceding a period with Thonon between 1986 and 1987.