Víctor Valdés
Spanish football goalkeeper, UCL winner
Born
January 14th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A prominent football goalkeeper, achieved acclaim during a significant tenure with FC Barcelona. Played a crucial role in securing numerous domestic and international titles, including three UEFA Champions League trophies and six La Liga titles. Renowned for exceptional shot-stopping ability and contributions to team dynamics, Valdés was integral to Barcelona's success in the early 2010s. After his time with Barcelona, had stints with clubs in various leagues before concluding career in 2016. Transitioned into coaching, focusing on developing young talent.
Winning 3 UEFA Champions League titles with FC Barcelona
Securing 6 La Liga championships with FC Barcelona
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