Darwin Numez is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for the English club side Liverpool FC and the national team Uruguay.
Nunez style of play has been compared to that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He is fast and strong. He can win aerial duels. He can shoot from a wide range and he is also good at creating spaces. His ball movement is mind-blowing.
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Quick Facts | |
Full Name: | Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro |
Date of Birth: | June 24, 1999 |
Birth Place: | Artigas, Uruguay |
Nationality: | Uruguay 🇺🇾 |
Position: | Striker |
Club: | Liverpool FC |
Height: | 1.87 m |
Weight: | 81 kg |
Parents: | N/A |
Siblings: | N/A |
Wife: | Lorena Manas |
Net Worth: | N/A |
Career Statistics | |
2017: | Penarol (Youth Career) |
2017-2019 | Penarol |
2019-2020 | Almeria |
2020-2022 | Benfica |
2022- | Liverpool |
National Team Career | |
2018-2019 | Uruguay U20 |
2019 | Uruguay U22 |
2019- | Uruguay |
Early Life
Darwin Nunez was born Darwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro on June 24, 1999, in Artigas, Uruguay.
Career
Nunez began his football career at the youth level with Penarol before he was promoted to the senior team. He made his first team debut in the Primera Division in a 2-1 loss against River Plate Montevideo, on November 22, 2017. He scored his first professional goal in 2-0 win against Fenix, on October 13, 2018.
He signed a five-year deal with the Spanish club Almeria on August 29, 2019, for a transfer fee of $4.5 million plus $1.5 million in variables. He played his first match for the club in a 4-2 defeat against Sporting de Gijon, and scored his first goal for the club in a 3-2 win Extremadura.
He signed a five-year contract with the Portuguese club Benfica on September 4, 2020, and made his debut for the club in a 2-1 loss against PAOK. During his time there, he won the Primeira League Player of the Year: 2021-22, and Primeira Liga Forward of the Month: in September 2021.
Nunez signed for Liverpool on June 13, 2022, for a transfer fee of €75 million plus €25 million in add-ons. He made his debut in the 3-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Community Shield. He scored his first league goal in a 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Nunez has represented Uruguay at the Under20, and U22 levels before being called up to the senior team for friendlies against Costa Rica and the United States in September 2019. He made his international debut in a 1-1 draw with Peru, on October 16.
Personal Life
Darwin Nunez and his partner Lorena Manas welcomed their first child, named Darwin, in January 2022.
Achievements
Darwin Nunez has numerous accolades to his credit. He won the CNID Footballer of the Year: 2022, Primeira Liga Top Scorer: 2021-22, Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2021-22, and SJPF Player of the Month: April 2022.
He has won other titles which include:
- Taça de Portugal runner-up: 2020-21 (Benfica)
- Taça da Liga runner-up: 2021-22 (Benfica)
- FA Community Shield: 2022
Social Media
- Instagram: @darwin_n9
- Twitter: @Darwin99
Net Worth
Darwin Nunez earns his career as a footballer. His net worth has not been estimated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Darwin Nunez:
Who is Darwin Nuez?
Darwin Numez is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for the English club side Liverpool FC and the national team Uruguay.
How old is Darwin Nunez?
He was born on June 24, 1999.
Where is Darwin Nunez from?
He is from Artigas, Uruguay.
What is Darwin Nunez’s Height?
He has a height of 1.87 m
Is Darwin Nunez married?
He is married to Lorena Manas.
What is Darwin Nunez’s Net Worth?
Darwin Nunez net worth has not been estimated.