| Age | 27 years |
| Date of Birth | July 22, 1998 |
| Height | 182 cm |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Place of Birth | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Citizenship | Uruguay, Spain |
| Position | central midfielder |
| Additional positions | attacking midfielder, right midfielder, right-back |
| Club | Real Madrid |
| Number | 8 |
| With the team since | 2016 (first team since 2018) |
| Contract until | June 30, 2029 |
| Market value | ~100 million euros |
| Preferred foot | right |
Biography of Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde was born on July 22, 1998, in Montevideo. He began his career at the local club Estudiantes de la Unión, after which he joined the Peñarol academy. At just 17, he made his debut for the first team and became the champion of Uruguay.
In 2016, he joined Real Madrid, where he initially played for Castilla. To gain playing experience, he was loaned to Deportivo, where he spent a full season in La Liga.
Since 2018, he has established himself in Real Madrid’s first team. His breakthrough came in the 2019–2020 season under Zidane, when he became an important part of the midfield. Over time, he developed into one of the team’s key players, winning several La Liga and Champions League titles.
From 2024–2025, he became one of the team leaders, and in the 2025–2026 season he received the role of vice-captain.
Personal life of Federico Valverde
- He is in a relationship with Argentine journalist Mina Bonino.
- The couple has two sons — Benicio and Bautista.
- He was originally nicknamed “Pajarito”, but later changed it to “Halcón”, emphasizing his growth as a player.
Interesting facts about Federico Valverde
- Made his debut for Peñarol at 17
- Became the hero of the 2020 Spanish Super Cup final after a tactical foul
- Assisted the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final
- Received Spanish citizenship in 2020
- Wears number 8 after Toni Kroos’ departure
- One of Real Madrid’s most versatile players
Statistics of Federico Valverde
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Peñarol | 13 | 0 |
| Real Madrid Castilla | 30 | 3 |
| Deportivo | 25 | 0 |
| Real Madrid | 366 | 40 |
| Total | 433 | 43 |
Statistics for Real Madrid
| Season | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019–2020 | 44 | 2 |
| 2020–2021 | 33 | 3 |
| 2021–2022 | 46 | 1 |
| 2022–2023 | 56 | 12 |
| 2023–2024 | 54 | 3 |
| 2024–2025 | 65 | 11 |
| 2025–2026 | 42 | 8 |
Statistics for Uruguay national team
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 71 |
| Goals | 8 |
Controversies involving Federico Valverde
The only notable incident occurred in 2023 after a match against Villarreal, when Valverde struck Alex Baena. The conflict was related to a personal situation, however, the case was closed due to lack of evidence.
Otherwise, Valverde does not have a reputation as a controversial player and is considered a disciplined professional.
