Federico Valverde
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Uruguay €110mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 22.07.1998
Nationality: Uruguay
Current club: Real Madrid
Position: Central Midfielder
Height: 1.82m
Current market value: €110m
Represented by: THE·TEAM
Main agent: Ryan Harper
Reported salary: €16.7m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2029
About
Federico Valverde is a Uruguayan central midfielder who plays for Real Madrid and the Uruguay national team. Known for his exceptional energy, powerful running and tactical versatility, he can influence matches in central midfield, from the right side or as an emergency right-back.
Valverde joined Real Madrid from Peñarol in 2016 and initially developed with Castilla before spending a season on loan at Deportivo La Coruña. He gradually established himself in the first team and became an important part of a side competing consistently for La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles.
His combination of technical quality, athleticism and defensive commitment makes him one of the most complete midfielders in European football. Valverde can progress the ball, press aggressively, cover large spaces and produce powerful shots from distance.
At international level, Valverde progressed through Uruguay’s youth teams before making his senior debut in 2017. He has since become one of the national team’s leading players and has regularly worn the captain’s armband.
Representation
Agency: THE·TEAM
Main representative: Ryan Harper
Former agency name: Wasserman
Regional operation: Spain and international markets
Jurisdiction: Global
FIFA licence status: Operates through registered and FIFA-licensed football agents
Linked with Valverde since: His established Real Madrid career
Also represents: Alejandro Grimaldo, Weston McKennie, Malo Gusto, Tino Livramento and Teun Koopmeiners
Related agency page: THE·TEAM
Valverde is represented by THE·TEAM, the international sports and entertainment agency previously known as Wasserman. The company manages players across Europe’s leading leagues and provides support in transfers, contract negotiations, commercial partnerships and long-term career planning.
Ryan Harper has been publicly identified as one of Valverde’s principal advisers. Based in the agency’s Spanish operation, he has worked closely with the midfielder on matters related to his Real Madrid career and representation.
THE·TEAM’s presence across Spain, England, Germany, Italy and the United States gives Valverde access to a broad international football and commercial network.
Career timeline
2008: Joined the Peñarol academy
2015: Made his senior debut for Peñarol
2015/16: Won the Uruguayan Primera División
2016: Joined Real Madrid
2016/17: Played for Real Madrid Castilla
2017: Joined Deportivo La Coruña on loan
September 2017: Made his senior international debut for Uruguay
2018: Represented Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup
2018: Returned to Real Madrid and joined the first-team squad
2019/20: Established himself as a regular Real Madrid midfielder
2020: Won his first La Liga title
2021: Signed a new Real Madrid contract
2021/22: Helped Real Madrid win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League
2022: Represented Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup
2022/23: Produced his first double-figure goalscoring season for Real Madrid
2023: Extended his Real Madrid contract until 2029
2023/24: Helped Real Madrid win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League
2024: Inherited Real Madrid’s number eight shirt following Toni Kroos’ retirement
2024: Represented Uruguay at the Copa América
2025: Became one of Real Madrid’s senior leaders and vice-captains
Transfer history
2016 – Peñarol to Real Madrid – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €5m
2016 – Real Madrid to Real Madrid Castilla – Assigned to the reserve team
2017 – Real Madrid to Deportivo La Coruña – Season-long loan
2018 – Deportivo La Coruña to Real Madrid – Returned after loan
2021 – Real Madrid contract extension – New agreement until June 2027
2023 – Real Madrid contract extension – New agreement until June 2029
Valverde joined Real Madrid as one of Uruguay’s most highly rated young players. His loan at Deportivo gave him his first regular experience in La Liga before he returned to Madrid and competed for a permanent first-team role.
His subsequent contract extensions reflected his development from a promising young midfielder into one of Real Madrid’s most important and reliable players.
Playing profile
Valverde is primarily a central midfielder but can also operate as an advanced number eight, defensive midfielder, right-sided midfielder or right-back. His athletic capacity and tactical discipline allow him to adapt to different roles without significantly reducing his influence.
One of his defining qualities is his ability to cover large spaces. Valverde can press high, make recovery runs, support the full-back and still arrive around the opposition penalty area during the same attacking sequence.
In possession, he is a powerful progressive carrier. He can break through midfield lines with direct running and is particularly dangerous during transitions when space opens ahead of him.
Valverde also possesses an excellent passing range. He can circulate the ball securely, switch play towards the opposite flank or deliver vertical passes into attacking teammates.
His shooting from distance is another major strength. He strikes the ball with considerable power and is capable of scoring from central and right-sided positions outside the penalty area.
Without possession, Valverde provides defensive balance and intensity. His pace allows him to recover quickly, while his awareness enables him to cover for more attacking teammates.
For Uruguay, he carries additional creative and leadership responsibility. He can dictate the speed of transitions, deliver set pieces and provide the physical intensity associated with the national team’s midfield identity.
Key strengths
Exceptional stamina
Progressive ball carrying
Powerful long-range shooting
Defensive work rate
Recovery speed
Tactical versatility
High pressing intensity
Vertical passing
Ability to cover large spaces
Transitional threat
Ball striking
Leadership
