Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde spoke about the struggles of the early period of his career

15:35 / 28.04.2026·116·Sport

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Real Madrid's midfielder Federico Valverde shared insights about the challenges he faced during the early years of his career. He admitted feeling out of place when he joined the club, especially when comparing himself to teammates with luxury cars and designer clothes. Valverde recalled a training incident where he accidentally injured Luka Zidane, fearing he might be expelled from the team for it. Additionally, he discussed his childhood struggles with a speech impediment and financial difficulties that prevented him from undergoing surgery, which affected his confidence.

"Real Madrid" and Uruguay national team captain Fede Valverde spoke about the challenges and unexpected events during the early years of his career. The footballer admitted that when he first moved to the Madrid club, he felt as if he had entered another world. Goal.com reports on this.

While playing for the "Castilla" team, Valverde felt uncomfortable seeing his teammates' expensive cars and branded clothing. The Uruguayan midfielder recalled that at the time, he tried to change his clothes quickly so that others would not see them.

During training sessions, Valverde caused serious problems for goalkeepers with his powerful shots. In particular, he injured the shoulder of Luca Zidane, the son of coach Zinedine Zidane, during a practice session.

Fede expected at the time that the club management would dismiss him from the team for this mistake.

The footballer also mentioned that he had issues with his voice during childhood, which affected his mental state. Due to financial difficulties, Valverde was unable to undergo surgery and felt ashamed to speak in public for a long time.

Touching upon the foul he committed against Alvaro Morata in the Spanish Super Cup, Valverde emphasized that it was necessary for the team's victory. He stated that although he knew he would receive a red card in that situation, he took the risk for the benefit of "Real Madrid".

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