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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

26 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'making move' to hijack £51m Arsenal deal
Real Madrid are reportedly 'well positioned' to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad during this summer's transfer window, with Arsenal handed a blow in their pursuit of the Spain international.
20 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid 'interested' in £51m La Liga star despite Arsenal 'agreement'
Real Madrid are reportedly considering making a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi during this summer's transfer window despite suggestions that Arsenal have already reached an agreement over a deal.
13 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Villarrealvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to make changes to his starting side for Saturday's La Liga clash against Villarreal.
10 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Atleticovs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid has been handed a double fitness boost for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash against Atletico Madrid.
10 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Atleticovs.Real Madrid
The return of Jude Bellingham is set to be the only change to the Real Madrid XI when they face rivals Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday.
10 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Atleticovs.Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid reconvene for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night, with Los Blancos leading 2-1 after a nail-biting clash last week.
8 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is reportedly a major doubt for Sunday's La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.
7 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid will receive a significant boost for Sunday's La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano, with Jude Bellingham back in the fold.
7 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Rayo Vallecano
Spanish champions Real Madrid will be bidding to return to winning ways in La Liga when they welcome European-chasing Rayo Vallecano to Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon what is shaping up to be an interesting fixture.
6 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid transfer news: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold one of three Premier League stars 'wanted by Los Blancos'
Real Madrid are reportedly exploring the possibility of completing a triple swoop for three Premier League players this summer.
4 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid1 - 1Atletico
Real Madrid battled to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the Champions League, giving Los Blancos the upper hand heading into next week's second leg.
4 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Atletico
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted a late decision will be made on Federico Valverde's availability for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
3 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Atletico
A second Madrid derby in the space of a month headlines Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first legs, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid renew hostilities at the Bernabeu.
2 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Atletico
Federico Valverde was reportedly unable to train alongside his Real Madrid teammates on Sunday, with fears growing that he may miss Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Atletico Madrid.
2 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Atletico
Real Madrid will welcome Atletico Madrid to Bernabeu on Tuesday night for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.
2 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Atletico
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham remains on the naughty step for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg with Madrid derby rivals Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu.
2 March 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Atletico
Flashpoints and flair are to be expected in the pick of the Champions League last-16 ties, as bitterest foes Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet at the Bernabeu in Tuesday's first leg.
27 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Betisvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make changes to his starting side for Saturday's La Liga clash against Real Betis.
27 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Betisvs.Real Madrid
Spanish champions Real Madrid will be bidding to return to the top of the La Liga table when they travel to Real Betis on Saturday evening.
26 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Sociedad0 - 1Real Madrid
Endrick scored the only goal of the match as Real Madrid recorded a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in Wednesday night's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at Anoeta Stadium.
26 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti makes feelings clear on futures of Endrick, Arda Guler amid exit talk
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that both Endrick and Arda Guler are in his long-term plans amid the recent speculation surrounding the attacking duo.
26 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Sociedadvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has left Kylian Mbappe, Thibaut Courtois and Federico Valverde out of his squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad.
25 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos rivalling Man United for signature of £62m-rated centre-back?
Real Madrid have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.
24 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Sociedadvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad.
24 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Sociedadvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will try to establish a first-leg lead when they travel to Reale Arena for Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Real Sociedad.
22 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Girona
Real Madrid will be missing three players for Sunday's La Liga clash against Girona, with Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal long-term absentees through injury, while Jude Bellingham is out through suspension.
21 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Girona
Real Madrid will have to work around the absence of Jude Bellingham for Sunday's La Liga clash with Girona at Bernabeu.
21 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Girona
Spanish champions Real Madrid will be bidding to return to winning ways in La Liga when they welcome an out-of-form Girona outfit to Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon.
20 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Week: Kylian Mbappe, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Federico Valverde
Real Madrid booked their spot in the knockout round of the Champions League courtesy of a 3-1 success over Manchester City in the second leg of their knockout round playoff on Wednesday night.
19 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid3 - 1Man City
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff on Wednesday night to breeze into the next stage of the competition.
19 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Man City
Antonio Rudiger has been recalled to Real Madrid's starting lineup for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
18 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Man City
Antonio Rudiger has been named in Real Madrid's official 22-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League fixture against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
17 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Erling Haaland Champions League record under threat as Real Madrid receive huge double injury boost for Man City clash
Real Madrid have received two huge injury boosts ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg with Manchester City, as David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger both trained on Monday.
17 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madridvs.Man City
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti could receive a double defensive boost for Wednesday's Champions League playoff second leg with Manchester City at the Bernabeu.
15 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Osasuna1 - 1Real Madrid
Real Madrid had Jude Bellingham controversially sent off in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday afternoon.
15 February 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal missed out on Cesc Fabregas 2.0 as Real Madrid star confirms transfer rejection
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has confirmed that he turned down the chance to sign for Arsenal at the age of 16, as he was never interested in moving to England.
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