F. Valverde🇺🇾

Federico Valverde Height

182cm (5ft 12in)

Federico Valverde Nationality

Uruguay

Federico Valverde Religion

Christianity

Federico Valverde Wife

Mina Bonino

Federico Valverde Children

Benicio (age 6), Lenna (age 3)

Federico Valverde Net Worth

$18 million

Federico Valverde Weekly Wage

£150,000 per week

Federico Valverde Contract

Expires June 2029

Federico Valverde Club

Real Madrid

Federico Valverde Position

Midfielder

Federico Valverde Age

28 years old

Federico Valverde Preferred Foot

Right

Federico Valverde Hometown

Montevideo, Uruguay

Early Life

Born in Montevideo in 1998, Valverde came through Peñarol's youth system — the most storied club in Uruguayan history. Real Madrid signed him for a nominal fee as a teenager, recognising extraordinary potential in a player who combined physical power with technical quality.

Breakthrough

Several loan seasons at Deportivo and Oviedo in Spain gave him first-team experience. When he finally forced his way into Madrid's first team under Zidane, it was not for his technique or creativity — it was for an extraordinary tackle on Alavés's Rubén Sobrino in the 2019 Supercopa final. He ran 70 metres to make a crucial block — pure determination.

Career

Valverde has become one of Real Madrid's most important players — the engine of Ancelotti's side. Two Champions League medals. His goal against Manchester City in the 2022 Champions League semi-final — a thunderous drive from 25 yards — is one of the great Champions League goals. Box-to-box quality combined with the tactical intelligence of someone twice his experience.

Personal Life

Married to model Mina Bonino, with a son. Known for his humble, grounded personality despite playing for the world's biggest club. His Uruguayan identity is central to who he is.

Legacy

The best Uruguayan midfielder since Pablo Aimar. A player who has grown from promising youngster to Champions League winner to one of Real Madrid's most trusted performers.

Valverde became famous for a 70-metre sprint to make a crucial last-ditch tackle in the 2019 Supercopa de España final

His goal against Manchester City in the 2022 Champions League semi-final — a thunderous drive from outside the box — is considered one of the great UCL goals

Real Madrid signed him from Peñarol for a nominal fee as a teenager — one of the best bits of business in La Liga history

He has represented Uruguay at every level from under-15 to senior — embodying the Uruguayan tradition of physical, combative midfielders