Profil du Joueur
Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdaɾwin ˈnuɲeθ]; born 24 June 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and the Uruguay national team. Núñez came through Peñarol's youth academy, being promoted to the first team in 2017. In August 2019, he joined Spanish Segunda División club Almería for a club record fee. Benfica signed him in 2020 for a club-record transfer worth €24 million, the most expensive signing in Portuguese football history. In his second season, he won the Bola de Prata for top scorer in the Primeira Liga with 26 goals in 28 games, being named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year and Primeira Liga Player of the Year. Liverpool then signed him in 2022 for a transfer worth €75 million (£64 million). After winning the 2024–25 Premier League, he was sold to Al-Hilal for €53 million (£46 million). Having represented Uruguay at various youth levels, Núñez was called up to the senior national team for his first time in 2019. He scored on his international debut against Peru. After missing the 2021 Copa América due to an injury, Núñez represented Uruguay at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
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Biographie
Carrière en club
Moments Iconiques
Núñez was part of Uruguay's squad that won the Copa America 2024 title.
An international breakthrough year for Núñez, combining Premier League goals with international success.
Núñez scored crucial goals for Liverpool in European competition during the 2022/23 season.
A powerful, direct striker who brings a unique physical threat to Liverpool's attack.
Scored crucial late goals for Liverpool including a dramatic header in the Champions League knockout rounds.
Despite inconsistency, his speed and finishing produced decisive moments in Liverpool's European campaigns.
Rushed into the stands during the 2024 Copa América semi-final to protect his family during a confrontation with fans.
A controversial but human moment that showed the passionate side of Uruguayan football culture.