Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
D. Núñez played 3 matches for Uruguay: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group H | vs Saudi Arabia 1-1 | Started, off on 46′ |
| Group H | vs Cape Verde 2-2 | Came on in the 70′ |
| Group H | vs Spain 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdaɾwin ˈnuɲeθ]; born 24 June 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club 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).
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