Federico Valverde
27-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Valverde remains one of Real Madrid's most dependable players and his versatility to play right-back or midfield has made him vital to the squad. He made 36 appearances last season, contributing six goals and four assists, numbers that shouldn't change much year over year. Valverde's work rate on both ends of the pitch should him locked into the starting XI despite a new manager and the addition of Trent Alexander-Arnold. He's also been remarkably durable, featuring in at least 31 matches each season since 2021/22.
Fit moving forward
Valverde started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw to Al Hilal.
ANALYSIS
Valverde had been dealing with some back discomfort ahead of the Club World Cup, which he has now recovered from after playing in their opener. He did start in 48 of his 50 appearances last season, so this is positive news for the club, as he is now fit for all offseason work and the start of the next campaign. He is an essential part of their midfield and is also a critical factor due to his versatility, so the club will be happy to have him. He will now look ahead to the 2025/26 season for another successful campaign, looking to top his 10 goal contributions in league play.
Valverde had been dealing with some back discomfort ahead of the Club World Cup, which he has now recovered from after playing in their opener. He did start in 48 of his 50 appearances last season, so this is positive news for the club, as he is now fit for all offseason work and the start of the next campaign. He is an essential part of their midfield and is also a critical factor due to his versatility, so the club will be happy to have him. He will now look ahead to the 2025/26 season for another successful campaign, looking to top his 10 goal contributions in league play.
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Returns in Club World Cup
Valverde (back) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Al Hilal.
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Features in parts of training
Valverde (back) trained partially with the team on Monday, according to Madrid Xtra.
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Dealing with back discomfort
Valverde suffered a knock in his lower back in the season finale against Real Sociedad after ending the 2024-25 season with 50 appearances across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing seven assists, the club announced.
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Unable to score
Valverde took eight shots (three on target) in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory against Mallorca Wednesday.
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Only present defensively
Valverde had five tackles (two won), three clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 4-3 defeat versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.
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Man City looking at him
Manchester City are interested in signing Valverde, according to Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Valverde is a regular starter for Real Madrid, but the midfielder isn't happy with the position changes he's had to suffer over the last few months, being deployed even as a winger or full-back. Manchester City are keeping close tabs on the 26-year-old, but it's worth noting his release clause is 1 billion euros.
Valverde is a regular starter for Real Madrid, but the midfielder isn't happy with the position changes he's had to suffer over the last few months, being deployed even as a winger or full-back. Manchester City are keeping close tabs on the 26-year-old, but it's worth noting his release clause is 1 billion euros.