Rony Lopes — Quick Profile

• Full name: Rony Lopes (commonly known as Rony Lopes; full registered name Rony Lopes da Cruz)
• Nationality: Portugal (born in Brazil; represents Portugal at youth and senior levels)
• Date of birth: 28 December 1995
• Place of birth: Belém, Brazil
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
• Youth career: Early youth at Remo and Coritiba (Brazil), moved to Benfica (Portugal), then transferred to Manchester City youth setup
• Notable clubs: Manchester City (youth/senior squad, no extended senior appearances), PSV (loan), Lille (loan), AS Monaco, Sevilla (loan), RC Lens (loan), LOSC Lille (transferred), Nottingham Forest (loan), and OGC Nice
• Nice career: Rony Lopes joined OGC Nice on loan from Sevilla in January 2023 (initially) and later signed; he featured as an attacking option on the wings and in attacking midfield, contributing goals and assists while at the club during his spell in Ligue 1.
• International: Represented Portugal at various youth levels and made senior team appearances; part of Portugal U21 and youth squads across UEFA competitions.
• Style of play: Creative, dribbling winger with close control, flair, and ability to play centrally as an attacking midfielder; known for set-piece delivery and individual take-ons.
• Honours & notes: Youth-level success with Benfica and Manchester City; club honours vary by season and competition across teams; career includes multiple loans and transfers across top European leagues (Ligue 1, La Liga, Premier League involvement through contracts).

Latest status (as of mid-2024): Rony Lopes has been playing in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice following his move there in 2023. For the most current club status, squad number, and season statistics (appearances, goals, assists), refer to Nice's official site or major football databases, as transfers and loans can occur between seasons.