Federico Valverde
Uruguay · #8 · Central midfielder
Uruguay · #8 · Central midfielderFederico Valverde was one of Real Madrid's most important players at the time of the tournament, a box-to-box midfielder known for his extraordinary athletic ability, positional intelligence, and ability to cover every blade of grass. He had developed from a versatile utility player into a starter and key figure at club level. For Uruguay, he brings the same relentless quality and technical versatility.
Federico Valverde — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationUruguay · Group H
- PositionCentral midfielder
- Shirt number#8
- Age27 (born 22 July 1998)
- ClubReal Madridat the 2026 World Cup
- Club leagueLa Liga · Spain
- NationalityUruguay
- BirthplaceMontevideo, Uruguay
- International caps75 (pre-tournament)
- Height182 cm
Real MadridSquad/player data only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.