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Darwin Núñez

Uruguay

24 June 1999

striker

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Darwin Núñez is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Diriyah, on loan from Al-Hilal, and the Uruguay national team. Nicknamed \"La Pantera\" (lit. 'the Panther'), he is known for his technique, explosive speed and athleticism.

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, Núñez 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, the 2024 Copa América and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Núñez playing for Liverpool in 2022

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro
Date of birth: (1999-06-24) 24 June 1999 (age 27)
Place of birth: Artigas, Uruguay
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position: Striker

⚽ Team information:
Current team: Al-Diriyah(on loan from Al-Hilal)
Number: 29

⚽ Youth career:
2012–2013: La Luz
2013–2014: San Miguel
2014–2017: Peñarol

⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019: Peñarol 14 (4)
2019–2020: Almería 30 (16)
2020–2022: Benfica 57 (32)
2022–2025: Liverpool 95 (25)
2025–: Al-Hilal 16 (6)
2026–: → Al-Diriyah (loan) 5 (3)

⚽ International career‡:
2018–2019: Uruguay U20 14 (4)
2019: Uruguay U22 4 (1)
2019–: Uruguay 44 (16)