Federico Valverde: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

Federico Valverde Family and Early Life

Born on 22 July 1998, in Union, a neighbourhood in Montevideo, Federico Valverde had humble beginnings in a small but loving family. The midfielder has an older brother called Diego and two stepbrothers called Pablo and Mattias. Federico Valverde's family consists of his parents, father Julio Valverde, and mother Doris Dipetta. Growing up, the young Fede was fascinated by football, and he soon joined Estudiantes de la Union, a club close to his house. From there, the midfielder’s journey began as he trained at the club for a few years before trying out for Penarol in 2008.

The trial was successful as Federico Valverde was scouted and selected by Uruguayan football legend Nestor Goncalves. Fede spent his youth career at Penarol and made a quick impression on all of his fans. The midfielder made his way through the system and was promoted through all youth teams before he finally reached the senior team of Penarol at the age of 17.

Federico Valverde Net Worth

As of 2025, Federico Valverde net worth is considered to be around £15 million. The Uruguayan also takes home a whopping £14 million annually as salary as a Los Blancos player. Meanwhile, he is also the brand ambassador for a few companies, further boosting the Real Madrid star's net worth. He is under contract with American sportswear manufacturer Nike. At the age of 27, Valverde has already amassed a small empire, and he will look to build on that as years pass by courtesy of his successful career as a professional football player.

Federico Valverde Salary and Contract Details

The 27-year-old Uruguayan international is a key player for the La Liga side; thus, Valverde is one of the best-paid players in the Spanish top division (La Liga). Federico Valverde salary is around 13 million pounds per season, which means his weekly payout is estimated to be £279,308 per week. The midfielder's current four-year contract is worth £58 million; he is a Real Madrid player till 2029 following his latest contract extension. In a gesture to prove his importance to Los Blancos, the midfielder was even offered a fantastic deal, which the Uruguayan signed on 24 August 2021, extending his contract at the club till 2027. In November 2023, impressed by Valverde’s dedication to the club, Real Madrid offered the midfielder another extension till 30 June 2029, which he gladly accepted.

Federico Valverde Playing Style and Strength

After signing with Los Blancos way back in 2016, Federico Valverde finally arrived and became part of the first team dynamics at the club in 2018. As the team prepared for the upcoming campaign of 2018/19, Fede began rising the list of names being considered to play in the midfield with each passing week. In terms of playing style, Fede is a tenacious midfielder who is renowned for his high work rate, versatility, and dynamism. He is exceptional with his driving forward runs, long passes, short passing, and link-up plays.

Valverde also holds the capacity to play the entire game with high intensity, his powerful shots and long-range shots are lethal move that helps him add goals to his game. The 27-year-old player brings a unique balance in both attack and defence, often being compared to the likes of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. Additionally, he brings sheer passion and leadership qualities with him to the team and is widely regarded as a team player. Therefore, the Urguyan is a key part of Los Blancos' set-up.

Federico Valverde Wife

Federico Valverde is a very private person and usually likes to keep his family away from the media. He is married to an Argentinian journalist and presenter named Mina Bonino, following their marriage in 2022. The couple have two children, namely, Benicio and Bautista. Benicio was born in 2020, while Bautista was born last year, in 2023. Mina has amassed a substantial 1 million followers on her Instagram handle. Federico Valverde also boasts a pretty happy relationship with his family, including his parents, brother, and step-brothers. His family can often be seen cheering him on in big games, both for the nation and the club.

Federico Valverde Awards and Achievements

After rising through the ranks of Los Blancos, Valverde finally secured his Real Madrid debut in 2018 in front of a home crowd at Santiago Bernabeu. He showed his brilliance at his very first appearance, marking the beginning of a new era. At just 20 years of age, Federico Valverde managed to make 25 appearances for Los Blancos across competitions in the 18/19 campaign. Throughout the 2019/20 and 2020/21 campaigns, he managed to make himself a crucial cog in the midfield of Los Blancos. While the Fab Three of Real Madrid continued to dominate playtime in the midfield, due to several other departures, Valverde was identified as a perfect replacement. On 9 November 2019, the Uruguayan bagged his first-ever goal for the club in a La Liga fixture against Eibar. As Real Madrid returned for the 2020/21 campaign as reigning Spanish champions, Federico Valverde seemed determined to break several records. He started the season by scoring against Real Betis in the league and followed it up with a stunning goal against arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the El Clásico. Unfortunately, his campaign was derailed a bit by a couple of injuries, causing him to spend time on the sidelines. As the unbreakable trio of Real Madrid in the midfield started slowly fading away, the young Federico Valverde continued inching closer to becoming the number-one choice in the midfield.

While Fede struggled to collect many goal contributions that season, it was his pass to Vinicius Junior that saw Los Blancos score against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League 2022 Final, aiding the club to a historic title and a 1-0 victory on the night. Over the last two campaigns, following Madrid’s iconic 14 UEFA Champions League winning season. Valverde has gone from being a regular feature to a permanent starter for Los Blancos. His importance in the midfield cannot be overstated as he aids the smooth progression of the ball and is also a great option to score goals in difficult moments. Federico Valverde trophies collection boasts three La Liga, two Champions League, a Copa Del Rey, two UEFA Super Cups, and as many FIFA Club World Cup triumphs in his extraordinary titles collection.