Federico Valverde is one of the most impressive midfielders around the world, who has represented Real Madrid on several occasions.
Federico Valverde has been a crucial part of the Real Madrid team since his move to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2018.
The Uruguay International joined the Spanish youth team from Penarol in July 2016.
The 25-year-old plays as a midfielder for the Los Blancos, and can also play in other positions due to his defensive and attacking ability.
Who is Federico Valverde?
Federico Valverde is a professional football player who plays as a central midfielder for Uruguay national team and Spanish club side Real Madrid.
He’s analyzed as one of the best central midfielders of his generation, and he’s also known for his pace, stamina, work rate, and ability to shoot.
The 25-year-old is evaluated by football pundits and fans as one of the most complete midfielders in the world of football.
Federico Valverde’s professional career
Federico Valverde began his career with Penarol in 2015, a year later he joined the Real Madrid youth system before he went on loan to Deportivo La Coruna on the 22nd of June 2017.
After a year on loan, he joined Real Madrid’s first team in La Liga, and since then he has established himself as one of the best in the midfield position.
He was fast to establish himself as one of the best young midfielders after he impressed the then Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui during the 2018/19 pre-season games.
The attacker won several individual and collective honors with Real Madrid including his first Spanish La Liga title in the 2019 season under the leadership of Zinedine Zidane.
Federico Valverde came to the spotlight following his tackle on Alvaro Morata during a match against Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana Final on the 12th of January, 2020, and was named Man of the Match after the game.
He was called to the Uruguay national team in August 2017 and made his senior International debut for the nation on the 5th of September same year during a match against Paraguay
He became a key member of the team during their 2017 U-20 FIFA World Cup campaign in South Korea where he won Silver Ball Award.
He also represented his nation at the 2019 Copa America in Brazil and was also named among the Uruguayan squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Federico Valverde’s work rate at Madrid pleases the team and was handed a contract extension until the summer of 2027.
Federico Valverde’s stats with Real Madrid
The Uruguay midfielder is in his sixth season at Santiago Bernabeu. Valverde has made 215 appearances and registered 18 goals for the Spanish giants.
Valverde was part of the Madrid squad led by Zidane that won the Spanish La Liga during the 2019/2020 season adding to his several domestic European titles including UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup trophies.
Federico Valverde injury
His last injury at Real Madrid was due to a fracture he sustained in training which made him play with a bandage around his right hand lately.
The Uruguayan is not letting the fracture stop him from being an important player for the Spanish powerhouse.
He lately scored a crucial equaliser for the club against Real Sociedad, in a match where they had looked second-best until that turning point. Ancelotti’s men went on to secure a 2-1 victory.
Federico Valverde’s net worth, personal information, and body measurements
Valverde’s net worth has been estimated to be within the region of 15 million dollars, his father’s name is Julio Valverde while his mother’s name is Doris Dipetta.
His height is 6ft tall, and he weighs about 78kg.
Is Federico Valverde in a relationship?
Valverde is in a relationship with Argentinian journalist and presenter Mina Bonino.
The lovers have two sons, Benicio, born in 2020, and Bautista, born in 2023.
