Federico Valverde

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 6

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 0

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0

International appearances: 76

International goals: 9

International debut: 5 September 2017 vs Paraguay, FIFA World Cup qualifying 2018

Club: Real Madrid C. F. (ESP)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

In the spring, Fede Valverde enjoyed an exceptional run of form which was headlined by a stunning first-half hat-trick in Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg defeat of Manchester City at the Bernabeu. A player that so often fades into the background for his club due to the presence of 'bigger name players', no one can deny the excellence and reliability of Valverde. Under the high-intensity style of coach Marcelo Bielsa, the all-action box-to-box midfielder is absolutely essential for Uruguay and possesses plenty of significant class to go with his relentless industry.