Federico Valverde vs Saúl Ñíguez
Federico Valverde vs Saúl Ñíguez: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Federico Valverde and Saúl Ñíguez?
Valverde and Ñíguez have faced each other numerous times in La Liga, with their battles in midfield often determining the outcome of matches between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
Federico Valverde
Key numbers
- Total appearancesover 300
- Total goals25
- International caps73
- International goals9
Top honours
- La Liga3 titles (2019, 2020, 2021)
- FIFA Club World Cup2 titles (2018, 2023)
- UEFA Champions League2 titles (2022, 2023)
- UEFA Super Cup2 titles (2022, 2023)
- Copa del Rey1 title (2023)
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Saúl Ñíguez
Saúl Ñíguez is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.