Valeriano López Mendiola (4 May 1926 – 7 May 1993) was a football forward from Peru, nicknamed Tanque de Casma.

Recognized as one of Peru's most important players, he was an all round forward with great finishing, positioning, and heading skills.

[1] López's career began with the Peruvian club Sport Boys at the age of 20.

He became a prolific goalscorer, winning the Peruvian league top-scorer honor its three first seasons, (1946, 1947 and 1948) with 62 goals scored in 54 matches.

López moved to Colombia club Deportivo Cali and remains one of their most iconic players.