Fede Valverde is one of the most used players by Xabi Alonso in the Club World Cup. The native of Tolosa, just like Ancelotti, fully trusts his abilities and considers him a key piece of his project. The Uruguayan is delighted with the changes taking place at Real Madrid, feeling important and believing that he can contribute to this "revolution" the Basque is preparing.
At 26 years old, he is in his best physical shape and nobody doubts it. He has a contract until 2029, having renewed a couple of years ago. So far, he has played all four matches of the World Cup, scoring two goals and being important (as always) for Real Madrid.
Mina Bonino speaks out after the "controversy"
Beyond the last match against Juventus, where he once again played at a high level, a photo of Valverde became a trending topic on social media. Because of the rain and his fine hair, in one of the images it looked like the Uruguayan was going bald. His wife, Mina Bonino, replied to this using her X account, formerly known as Twitter.
Showing her good sense of humor, she said: "Haha his problem is that his hair is very, very fine and it's difficult because when it gets wet it looks like he's going bald. But he has a lot of hair, although it must be poorly distributed. The doctors already told him it's not a lack of hair, but a lack of thickness. If things go wrong, TURKEY HERE WE GO".
Fede Valverde, a safe bet for Madrid
At 26 years old, Fede Valverde has established himself as one of the pillars of the midfield for Real Madrid. The Uruguayan perfectly represents the balance between commitment, tactical intelligence, and technical quality. He was indispensable for Carletto and still is for Xabi Alonso, who sees him as a key piece to keep his project going.
The Uruguayan combines like few others the ability to cover the entire field with astonishing intensity and a reading of the game that allows him to adapt to different roles. Box-to-box midfielder, more positional holding midfielder, or even right winger in offensive contexts. His versatility is pure gold for a coach seeking balance and dynamism in the midfield.
With the ball, Fede brings clarity and verticality; without it, his physical display and recovery ability make a difference. In addition, he has added important goals in recent years, showing that he can also appear at key moments.
Real Madrid has in Valverde one of its great references for the present and future. His competitive character, commitment to the badge, and consistency in performance have made him one of the most beloved players by the fans and respected by his rivals.