FEDERICO VALVERDE NEWS

Quiet against Portugal Valverde took an off target shot, crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Monday's 2-0 loss to Portugal.

Impact Valverde had a quiet outing as Uruguay fell to Portugal on Monday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team while taking one of Uruguay's two corner kicks in the match.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Now: Man of the Match for Uruguay vs. South Korea

“World Cup Now” analysts Cobi Jones, Sacha Kljestan and Jimmy Conrad tried to find a Man of the Match for Thursday's Uruguay-South Korea gam...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Attempts three corners Valverde had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Thursday's 0-0 tie against South Korea.

Impact Valverde is expected to be Uruguay's corner-kick specialist, a role he has never had while at Real Madrid. However, the corner kicks could compensate for some value lost playing with a less star-studded team. Regardless of that, Uruguay is expected to have a solid tournament showing with players like Valverde leading the country's charge.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uruguay's Valverde emerges as Madrid scorer before World Cup

Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde is blossoming into a potent scoring threat for Real Madrid with the World Cup less than three weeks away

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores, assists in win Valverde scored one goal from five shots (one on goal) and created four chances on two crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 5-1 win over Celtic.

Impact Valverde hasn't stopped his fine form from October as he's scored a fourth goal in his last five matches while logging assists in consecutive games. It doesn't seem to matter whether he plays on the wing or in midfield, as Valverde looks like one of the best midfielders around as the World Cup approaches.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in Girona draw Valverde assisted once on three chances created and added three shots (one on target) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Impact In what was otherwise an underwhelming matchup for fantasy purposes, Valverde was actually rather efficient with his touches Sunday. His quality efforts were rewarded during the 70th minute when he located a charging Vinicius Junior at the back post to put Madrid ahead by one. In any event, Valverde continues to be a regular catalyst for his squad, and that's unlikely to change anytime soon.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Girona Valverde (undisclosed) made the squad list for Sunday's match against Girona.

Impact Valverde returns after missing Tuesday's loss to RB Leipzig and not fully training later in the week. He's scored goals in three straight starts and will hope to regain his impressive form in the final games before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains separately Valverde (undisclosed) spent Friday's training session on his own ahead of Sunday's trip to Girona.

Impact Valverde is unlikely to be available over the weekend after missing Tuesday's loss to RB Leipzig and his struggles to participate in training. As a result, Luka Modric should return from injury to join the lineup alongside Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Valverde didn't make the squad list for Tuesday's UCL match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Valverde is a notable absence after scoring in three straight games as Luka Modric is also absent due to injury. As a result, Eduardo Camavinga should make a rare start alongside Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos in central-midfield.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Sevilla Valverde scored a goal and created four chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Sevilla. He also made a block and an interception in the match, and he took three shots (two on ta...

Impact Valverde has now scored in three consecutive games, all of them bangers from outside the box and all of them were important to seal a result for his side. He is quickly blossoming into one of the best midfielders in the world and he is now a serious goal threat whether he lines up on the right wing or in the center of the park.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti 'bets' that Federico Valverde will score over 10 goals this season Carlo Ancelotti is confident that Federico Valverde will score 10 goals at the very least this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Finds net again Valverde scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Elche.

Impact Valverde found the net again with a wonderful shot from outside the box. This is his second game in a row with a goal. He is having an unbelievable season with already a career high of goals of six. The Uruguayan is a play maker and now a goal scorer by averaging 2.3 shots, 2.1 chances created and 3.75 crosses a match. In the last five matches the 24-year-old has totaled two goals, 11 chances created and 10 crosses (two accurate).

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Valverde scored one goal from one shot and created one chance during Sunday's 3-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Valverde scored for the first time in five matches, adding another effort against a big rival after scoring his last league goal against Atletico Madrid. With a relatively easy but busy schedule until the World Cup break, Valverde could be one to track if he starts scoring with regularity again, as he scored four times and logged two assists in a seven-match stretch between August and September.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Only lacking end product Valverde took three shots (one on goal), crossed twice (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Valverde was held off the scoresheet despite leading Real with three chances created in the match. Valverde continues to start at right wing for Real, making eight appearances with six starts while having four goal involvements so far this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Valverde amazed by comparisons to 'world idol' Steven Gerrard Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has expressed his delight at comparisons to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Created seven chances in win Valverde registered six shots (three on target), seven chances created, four crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Shakhta...

Impact Valverde had a great performance to help them earn another win at home. The midfielder co-led his side in chances created and took the third-most shots in the game, but couldn't not get on the scoresheet. He's been a regular starter so far and has four goals and two assists in 10 appearances (eight starts).

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Valverde put two shots off target in 37 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Osasuna.

Impact Valverde had scored goals in three straight games before the international break but was given a short rest in preparation for Wednesday's UCL tie against Shakhtar Donetsk. As there's two UCL matches and El Clasico against Barcelona coming in the first two weeks of October, Valverde could be rotated somewhat to prioritize bigger matches.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti makes Federico Valverde-Steven Gerrard comparison Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde can become better than Steven Gerrard in the eyes of Carlo Ancelotti.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores goal against Atletico Valverde scored a goal and made two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Valverde bagged the winner in Sunday's Madrid derby with his third goal of the season in La Liga, which already ties his personal-best mark from 2020/21. He's now scored or assist a goal in five consecutive games across all competitions, so it's been a very impressive start to the campaign for the midfielder/right winger.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against RB Leipzig Valverde scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in three inaccurate crosses during Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Valverde wasn't as active as he's used to be but then in the 80th minute he stepped into the box to pick up a pass from the left flank and open the scoring for Madrid. That's now back-to-back matches with a goal and four straight matches appearing on the scoresheet in all competitions for the midfielder, who is benefiting for a more attacking role during this start of campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Valverde scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and made two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Valverde didn't have the overall impact he did on the season opener but more than made up for that in the 66th minute, when he fired a powerful one-timed shot to finish a counter-attack and seal the 4-1 win for Madrid. This was the first domestic goal for the Valverde since the 2020-21 season and this lack of goals and other contributions on the offensive end due to his role on the team may limit the midfielder's fantasy upside.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in win Valverde put all four of his shots on target and created four chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Valverde has been moved to the right wing in order to get him more minutes but an injury to Rodrygo kept him in the lineup Sunday. A good performance means he's likely to continue in that role, even over the likes of Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT playing free and loose ahead of huge test vs. Uruguay

No longer facing the pressure of making the World Cup, the USMNT are having fun ahead of a test vs. Uruguay, Doug McIntyre writes.

JUNE 4, 2022

Records assist against Liverpool Valverde took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Liverpool. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Valverde put in a hard-working shift as always on Saturday, but he also grabbed just his second assist of the season across La Liga and the Champions League to set up Vinicius Jr.'s winning strike. The 23-year-old finally seems to be just about settled into Real Madrid's starting lineup, even if his exact role still changes from game to game, but he and fellow youngster Eduardo Camavinga are proving that they can transition this club's midfield into the next era, whenever that may actually come.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Valverde subbed into Friday's match against Real Betis at halftime, and he took a shot, created a chance and won one of one tackles in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Valverde has played about 60 percent of Real Madrid's minutes in their last four La Liga games since the UCL semifinals, with two starts. Madrid's expected starting XI for Saturday's final against Liverpool is mostly settled -- health permitting -- except for one position that Valverde, Rodrygo and Marco Asensio are the likely candidates for.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE