Summary

Federico Valverde (Uruguay), Midfielder, 74 caps, 9 international goals, model: 6.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Federico Valverde

#8 Midfielder Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) Uruguay

Federico Valverde is a 28-year-old midfielder for Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) and Uruguay. He has earned 74 caps and 9 international goals for Uruguay. Our model puts Uruguay's title chance at 1% with a 87% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Federico has collected 19 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

74 Caps

9 Goals

5 Season goals

8 Assists

7.60 Form rating

Age28Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight172 lbsMarket value€113.0M

View next match prediction See Uruguay team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Steady

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Federico Valverde · the model’s read

Federico Valverde brings 74 caps and 9 international goals for Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Real Madrid C. F. (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Valverde's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.14 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Federico Valverde: World Cup 2026 Form

How Federico has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.9

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.7

Last match vs Saudi Arabia

7.1

vs Cabo Verde

90 min

6.7

vs Saudi Arabia

9 min

Federico Valverde: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (73 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.9

Career baseline 7.3

6.36 Shotsper 90 min 1.84

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.63

— Key passesper 90 min 1.33

0.91 Tacklesper 90 min 1.27

0.91 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.96

3.64 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.55

86 Touchesper 90 min 71

At World Cup 2026, Federico is rating 6.9 — below his 7.3 career baseline.

Uruguay Squad

Full squad

Federico is part of a Uruguay squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group H.

Fernando Muslera Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

José María Giménez Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Rodrigo Bentancur Midfielder 0.58 Key passes / 90

Giorgian De Arrascaeta Midfielder

Matías Viña Defender 2.18 Tackles / 90

Darwin Núñez Forward 3.02 Shots / 90

Federico Valverde: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

La Coruna

2017 - 2018

Real Madrid B

2016 - 2017

Peñarol

2008 - 2016

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

19 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

3× FIFA Club World Cup 2022, 2018, 2024

3× Spanish La Liga 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-2024

2× UEFA Champions League 2021-2022, 2023-2024

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

5 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

3× Spanish La Liga
2019-20202021-20222023-2024

Cup Competitions 5

3× FIFA Club World Cup
202220182024
2× UEFA Champions League
2021-20222023-2024
2× UEFA Super Cup
20222024
1× Spanish Copa del Rey
2022-2023

+ 1 more competition

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Federico's career.

8 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

19 AchievementsMajor honours

LaLiga Player Of The Month Real Madrid ·

LaLiga

Award

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Real Madrid ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match Uruguay ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

FIFA Club World Cup Superior Player Of The Match Real Madrid ·

FIFA Club World Cup Superior

Award

Federico Valverde: Quick Facts

#8Shirt number

28Age

1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

172 lbsWeight

Montevideo, UruguayBirthplace

Real Madrid C. F. (ESP)Club

Part of the Uruguay squad at World Cup 2026

Uruguay team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Federico Valverde play?

Federico Valverde plays as a Midfielder for Real Madrid C. F. (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Uruguay.

How many caps does Federico Valverde have?

Federico Valverde has 74 international caps for Uruguay, with 9 international goals.

What trophies has Federico Valverde won?

Federico Valverde has won 19 career honours. Notable titles include FIFA Club World Cup (x3), Spanish La Liga (x3), UEFA Champions League (x2).

What is Uruguay's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Uruguay at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 87% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Uruguay in at World Cup 2026?

Uruguay are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain.