Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro, born on June 24, 1999, is a talented football player from Uruguay.
He plays as a striker for Liverpool, a well-known Premier League club, and represents the Uruguay national team.
Núñez began his football journey in Peñarol’s youth academy and made his way up to the first team in 2017. In August 2019, he moved to Almería, a Spanish Segunda División club, for a transfer fee that set a new record.
Profile
- Full Name: Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1999
- Age: 24 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Artigas, Uruguay
- Nationality: Uruguayan
- Profession: Professional Footballer (Striker)
Early Life & Education
Darwin Núñez, currently at 24, was born in Artigas, Uruguay. He was raised in a humble family, with his father Bibiano Núñez working as a builder and his mother Silvia Ribeiro earning a living as a hawker of milk bottles.
From a young age, Núñez showed great passion and talent for football. He was raised alongside his older brother, identified as Junior.
Núñez had a tough time dealing with homesickness, so he decided to go back to his hometown and spend some quality time with his family.
After a year, he made his way back to Peñarol. Unfortunately, at the young age of 17, he faced a major setback when he suffered a cruciate ligament injury.
This injury forced him to sit out for more than a year and undergo two surgeries to recover. During his recovery, his older brother Junior made a selfless decision to quit the club and give up his football career to support the family.
He believed that Núñez had more potential and would be better suited for success.
Personal Life
Darwin Núñez is in a committed relationship with his partner, Lorena Mañas. In January 2022, Núñez and his partner Lorena Mañas happily welcomed their first baby boy.
Aside from his mother tongue, Spanish, Núñez is fluent in Portuguese.
Career
Núñez’s professional career began when he made his debut for Peñarol’s first team in the Primera División on November 22, 2017.
He continued to showcase his skills and scored his first professional goal on October 13, 2018, in a match against Fénix.
In August 2019, Núñez made a move to Spanish Segunda División club Almería for a record fee. He made a significant impact at Almería, finishing the season as the league’s joint-fourth top scorer with 16 goals.
In September 2020, Núñez signed with Portuguese club Benfica for a club-record fee of €24 million. He quickly adapted to the Portuguese league and became a key player for Benfica.
In the 2021-2022 season, he won the Bola de Prata for being the top scorer in the Primeira Liga with an impressive tally of 26 goals in 28 games. His outstanding performances earned him recognition as the Primeira Liga Player of the Year.
In June 2022, Liverpool signed Núñez for a transfer fee of €75 million (£64 million), making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history at that time.
He made an immediate impact for Liverpool, scoring on his competitive debut in the 2022 FA Community Shield.
Although he faced some criticism for missed chances during his first season with Liverpool, his potential and talent were evident, earning him the Liverpool Player of the Month award in November 2022.
Net Worth
Darwin Núñez is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @darwin_n9
- Twitter: @darwin99
