15 Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde, 1998-07-22, Midfielder for Uruguay, plays for Real Madrid. 60 international caps, 5 goals. Part of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup Group H squad.
Biography
Real Madrid box-to-box midfielder and Uruguay's new-generation leader. Currently plying his trade at Real Madrid, an industrious midfielder, Federico Valverde excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Uruguay. Has earned 60 international caps, scoring 5 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Valverde made his international debut for Uruguay in 2017, and has since represented his country at three Copa América tournaments (2019, 2021, 2024) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He made his first-team debut in 2017 and has since gone on to make over 300 appearances for the club, winning three La Liga titles, two FIFA Club World Cups, two UEFA Champions League titles, two UEFA Super Cups, and the Copa del Rey.