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Federico Valverde

Federico Santiago Valverde Dipetta (Spanish pronunciation: [feðeˈɾiko βalˈβeɾðe]; born 22 July 1998) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Uruguay national team.

Club Career

Valverde spent most of his youth career with Penarol, where he quickly made an impression. Making his debut for Penarol in their first fixture of 2015–16 season against Cerro. He became part of Uruguayan's youth teams and attracted the interest of clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Real Madrid

In July 2016 he transferred from Penarol to Real Madrid, being assigned to the B team. Two months later, Valverde made his debut for Castilla against Real Union, in a game which his club eventually lost. He became a regular member of the second team during his debut season. The midfielder scored his first goal for Castilla against Albacete in December 2016.

In regards to his growing importance to the team, Santiago Solari, his coach at Castilla, said on 29 January 2017, "I'm very happy with him.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Федерико Вальверде (russian)

Federico Valverde

Federico Valverde News

15 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid have included Aurelien Tchouameni in their 22-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League trip to Manchester City, despite the Frenchman being suspended.
15 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid have included Aurelien Tchouameni in their 22-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League trip to Manchester City, despite the Frenchman being suspended.
15 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Eight days on from a captivating six-goal spectacular at the Bernabeu, Manchester City and Real Madrid reconvene for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday evening.
15 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
After the first leg lived up to the hype and then some, Manchester City and Real Madrid cross paths once again for the return fixture in their Champions League quarter-final at the Etihad on Wednesday night.
14 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Mallorca0 - 1Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Rodrygo did not feature in Saturday's La Liga contest against Mallorca due to "a knock" that he sustained in training ahead of the fixture.
13 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid midfielder 'yet to make a decision on his future'
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is reportedly yet to make a call on his future despite the fact that his contract at Bernabeu will expire in little over two months.
13 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Manchester City could equal a club record that has stood for 103 years when they welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
11 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man Cityvs.Luton
Four days on from their Champions League thriller in Madrid, Manchester City return to Premier League action when they face Luton Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
11 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Champions League Team of the Week - Raphinha, Antoine Griezmann, Vinicius Junior
Eighteen goals were scored across this week's four Champions League quarter-final first legs, with each fixture producing wonderful entertainment.
9 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid3 - 3Man City
Phil Foden has played down fears that he has picked up a serious injury after hobbling off in Manchester City's thrilling 3-3 draw with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.
9 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid3 - 3Man City
Manchester City have escaped their first-leg clash versus Real Madrid with the contest all square heading into next week's Etihad match, playing out a pulsating 3-3 draw.
9 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Man City
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne will begin as a substitute for tonight's Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
8 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal 'prepared to spend £94m on Real Madrid midfielder'
Arsenal are reportedly willing to fork out a whopping €110m (£94m) to sign Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga this summer.
7 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Man City
The defending holders butt heads with the 14-time winners in Tuesday's blockbuster Champions League quarter-final first leg, as Real Madrid and Manchester City battle for supremacy at the Bernabeu.
7 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Dinamo Zagreb take unusual step to lure Real Madrid's Luka Modric back to club
Dinamo Zagreb have taken out a full-page advert in a Spanish newspaper in an attempt to lure Real Madrid's Luka Modric back to the club.
7 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Man City
Real Madrid's attacking ranks will be boosted by the return of Vinicius Junior for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.
6 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde, Emile Smith Rowe
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
5 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool 'launch club-record £129m bid for Real Madrid star'
Liverpool have reportedly placed an offer of €150m (£129m) on the table for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, with the Reds determined to bring him to Anfield.
29 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid will reportedly have midfield trio Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham available for Sunday evening's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.
29 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Athletic Bilbao
The pick of the fixtures in game week 30 of the 2023-24 La Liga campaign will take place at Bernabeu on Sunday evening, with Real Madrid welcoming Athletic Bilbao for an intriguing affair.
28 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid 'priced out of move for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold'
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to be priced out of a move for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
28 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Athletic Bilbao
Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga were allegedly absent from Real Madrid's main training session on Thursday, with the team preparing for Sunday's game against Athletic Bilbao.
24 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Ivory Coastvs.Uruguay
Ivory Coast will face Uruguay in an international friendly at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Tuesday, looking to pick up a first win after their Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
21 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Basque CountryBasque Countryvs.Uruguay
Basque Country will play their first match since November 2020 on Saturday evening, with Jagoba Arrasate's side taking on South American giants Uruguay at Athletic Bilbao's San Mames Stadium.
8 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
How Real Madrid could line up against Celta Vigo
Real Madrid will be without the services of four first-team players for Sunday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.
8 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
How Real Madrid could line up against Celta Vigo
Real Madrid will be without the services of four first-team players for Sunday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.
8 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Thierry Henry: 'Kylian Mbappe addition could see Real Madrid dominate for six or seven years'
Former Arsenal and Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has claimed that Real Madrid could dominate European and Spanish football for the next "six or seven years" if they sign Kylian Mbappe this summer.
6 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid squeeze past RB Leipzig to make Champions League quarter-finals
Real Madrid booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday night courtesy of a 2-1 aggregate success over Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
4 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Fourteen-time Champions League winners Real Madrid will endeavour to secure their spot in the quarter-finals when they welcome RB Leipzig to the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday night.
4 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
How Real Madrid could line up against RB Leipzig
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti should only be working without his three ACL victims for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg with RB Leipzig at the Bernabeu.
4 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Fuelled by a sense of injustice from the weekend, Real Madrid endeavour to complete the job against RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
20 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly offered midfielder Luka Modric the opportunity to join his coaching staff for next season should he hang up his boots.
16 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
How Real Madrid could line up against Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid will again have to work around the absences of a number of important players when they head to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday afternoon.
16 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Madrid will be aiming to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign away to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon.
11 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
How Real Madrid could line up against RB Leipzig
Real Madrid have been handed a worrying injury scare with Jude Bellingham ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg with RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena.
10 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Brilliant Real Madrid thump Girona in top-of-the-table contest
Real Madrid have moved five points clear at the top of the La Liga table courtesy of a 4-0 win over second-placed Girona at Bernabeu on Saturday night.