Roberto López del Campo

UEFA Pro Football Coach & PhD | Bridging applied science and elite football performance | LALIGA

Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area

About

Roberto López del Campo directs and manages a blog dedicated to disseminating scientific knowledge related to football. With a unique blend of teaching, research, and professional practice, Roberto offers over 20 years of expertise in the sports domain. Professional Experience: Roberto is a tenured professor, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at prestigious institutions such as Camilo José Cela University, Nebrija University, LaLiga Business School, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation. He is also a professor in the Football Coaching Courses of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Academic Background: Roberto's multidisciplinary education includes: - PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. - Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Primary Education. - Licentiates in Journalism and Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. - Master’s degrees in Sports Program Management, Big Data & Business Analytics, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. - Advanced Program in Real Estate Business Management. - University expert courses in Coaching and Sports Training. - Specialization courses in Urban Management, Real Estate Management, Property Management, and - Intervention in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Professional and Scientific Contributions: Roberto coordinates the Mediacoach Project (actual Football Intelligence & Sports Performance) and the Sports Research Area of LALIGA. He is an author of scientific articles published in high-impact international journals and has participated in R&D&I projects since 2009. Additionally, he brings practical experience as a youth football coach for top LALIGA clubs, including Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, holding a valid UEFA Pro License. Blog and Research Contributions: Through his blog, Roberto shares research published in high-impact scientific journals and original analyses, significantly contributing to the knowledge and development of football. (www.footballinnovationhub.com).

Experience

  • LaLiga (9 yrs 5 mos)
    • Football Intelligence & Performance Project Coordinator and the Sports Research Area
      Mar 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

    • Head of the Training and Research Department
      Mar 2017 - Nov 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • LALIGA BUSINESS SCHOOL (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Adjunct Professor – Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Sport
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Adjunct Professor – Master’s in Football Management, Methodology, and Performance Analysis
      Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

    • Director – University Expert Course in Talent Management and Team Leadership in Football
      Jun 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Adjunct Professor – Advanced Football at Universidad Nebrija
    Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Professor of Team Leadership at Real Federación Española de Fútbol
    Oct 2009 - Dec 2017 · 8 yrs 3 mos

  • UNIVERSIDAD CAMILO JOSE CELA | UCJC (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Coordinator – Vice-Rectorate for Student Affairs
      Sep 2013 - Mar 2017 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Sport Sciences
      Oct 2009 - Mar 2017 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    • Sports Program Coordinator
      Oct 2009 - Sep 2013 · 4 yrs