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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

19 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde 'turned down' by Arsenal prior to Spain move
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has revealed that he had his heart set on a transfer to Arsenal during his teenage years.
19 November 2024
talksport.com
Federico Valverde decided to join Premier League club but was turned down
Federico Valverde has revealed he decided to join a Premier League club before signing for Real Madrid.
12 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Erling Haaland, Federico Valverde, Christopher Nkunku
With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
11 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man City eyeing swoop for Real Madrid star as Rodri replacement?
Manchester City have reportedly identified Real Madrid man Federico Valverde as a possible Rodri replacement.
8 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Osasuna
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde is fit for Saturday's La Liga contest against Osasuna.
8 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Osasuna
Real Madrid will be aiming to bounce back from successive home defeats when they host Osasuna on Saturday afternoon.
7 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Osasuna
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to make at least one change to his starting side for Saturday's La Liga contest with Osasuna in the Spanish capital.
7 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Osasuna
Real Madrid face a must-win home fixture against Osasuna on Saturday afternoon, with the reigning Spanish and European champions looking to bounce back from successive losses at Bernabeu to Barcelona and AC Milan.
6 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid injury news: Los Blancos lose key player for 'four weeks'
Real Madrid have confirmed that Aurelien Tchouameni suffered an ankle injury during Tuesday's Champions League clash with AC Milan, with the midfielder potentially out of action for the next four weeks.
6 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid injury news: Los Blancos lose key player for 'four weeks'
Real Madrid have confirmed that Aurelien Tchouameni suffered an ankle injury during Tuesday's Champions League clash with AC Milan, with the midfielder potentially out of action for the next four weeks.
6 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Osasuna
Real Madrid will be aiming to bounce back from successive home defeats when they resume their La Liga campaign with a fixture against Osasuna on Saturday afternoon.
6 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid1 - 3AC Milan
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he replaced Federico Valverde at the interval of Tuesday's Champions League clash with AC Milan due to a back problem.
30 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Ex-Man United boss Ten Hag was 'denied funds' to sign current Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool stars
Erik ten Hag reportedly missed out on four key transfer targets during his time at Manchester United, with his demands labelled as 'unrealistic' by the club's hierarchy.
29 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Ballon d'Or 2024: Real Madrid hit out at 'lack of respect' as Vinicius Junior loses out to Rodri
Real Madrid have criticised the Ballon d'Or organisers and UEFA for a lack of respect after Vinicius Junior lost out to Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
28 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: How Man City star became the best player in the world
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has been honoured as the best player on the planet with the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or award after Real Madrid astonishingly boycotted the ceremony.
28 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid 'furious' after shock Vinicius Junior claim prior to Monday's ceremony
Real Madrid have reportedly learned that Vinicius Junior will not win the 2024 Ballon d'Or at Monday's ceremony.
27 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: After El Clasico embarrassment, Los Blancos could claim Ballon d'Or bragging rights over Barca
A successor to Lionel Messi as the world's best footballer will soon be crowned, with the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony taking place on Monday night.
26 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid0 - 4Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski registered twice while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha were also on the scoresheet in Barcelona's incredible 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday night.
23 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Barcelona
Real Madrid will reportedly almost certainly be without the services of Rodrygo for Saturday's La Liga game against Barcelona due to the thigh problem that he suffered against Borussia Dortmund.
22 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid5 - 2Dortmund
Vinicius Junior scored three times as Real Madrid survived a scare to record a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's Champions League contest in the Spanish capital.
20 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Dortmund
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti may make a couple of tweaks to his starting XI for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu.
19 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Celta Vigo1 - 2Real Madrid
Real Madrid icon Luka Modric broke a Blancos record that has stood for 58 years by coming off the bench in their 2-1 La Liga triumph over Celta Vigo on Saturday.
17 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Celta Vigovs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will be aiming to make it successive wins in Spain's top flight when they continue their La Liga campaign with a clash against Celta Vigo on Saturday night.
11 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Dressing room unrest: Is Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's job under threat?
The Real Madrid dressing room is reportedly 'moving away' from head coach Carlo Ancelotti, with the Spanish and European champions struggling to find their best form in the early stages of the 2024-25 campaign.
11 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Dressing room unrest: Is Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti's job under threat?
The Real Madrid dressing room is reportedly 'moving away' from head coach Carlo Ancelotti, with the Spanish and European champions struggling to find their best form in the early stages of the 2024-25 campaign.
9 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
When is the Ballon d'Or 2024? Who are the nominees and favourites for the award?
The latest winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or will be crowned before the end of the month.
6 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid2 - 0Villarreal
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Vinicius Junior suffered "a cervical problem" during Saturday's La Liga clash against Villarreal, which could lead to him spending a period on the sidelines.
5 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid2 - 0Villarreal
Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior scored the goals as Real Madrid recorded a 2-0 victory over Villarreal in Saturday night's La Liga contest at Bernabeu.
29 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Atletico1 - 1Real Madrid
Angel Correa netted a 96th-minute leveller as Atletico Madrid came from behind to draw 1-1 with Real Madrid in Sunday night's pulsating Madrid derby at Wanda Metropolitano.
27 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Atleticovs.Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe's absence from the Real Madrid squad this weekend is expected to lead to head coach Carlo Ancelotti switching his formation.
26 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Atleticovs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid are reportedly expecting to have both Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga available for Sunday's Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
16 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid, Barcelona to battle for Euro 2024-winning midfielder?
Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
9 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
EA FC 25 ratings revealed: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham
The waiting is almost over for all football gaming aficionados, as in just a couple of weeks time, the highly-anticipated EA FC 25 will be released on console and PC.
9 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid, Brazil star Rodrygo admits disappointment after Ballon d'Or snub
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has admitted that he was surprised to be left off the shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
8 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Venezuelavs.Uruguay
Uruguay will travel to Estadio Monumental de Maturin for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Venezuela.
1 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid2 - 0Betis
Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe ended his La Liga goal drought with a clinical brace as Carlo Ancelotti's men overcame Real Betis 2-0 at the Bernabeu.