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Víctor Valdés
Valdés in 2010
Personal information
Full name Víctor Valdés i Arribas
Date of birth (1982-01-14) 14 January 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team Barcelona
Number 1
Youth career
1992 Barcelona
1992–1995 Tenerife
1995–2000 Barcelona
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Barcelona C 16 (0)
2000–2003 Barcelona B 77 (0)
2002–2013 Barcelona 360 (0)
International career
2000–2001 Spain U18 11 (0)
2001 Spain U19 3 (0)
2001 Spain U20 1 (0)
2002–2003 Spain U21 11 (0)
2010– Spain 13 (0)
2001– Catalonia 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 May 2013
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2013

Template:Spanish name Víctor Valdés i Arribas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbiktor βalˈdes aˈriβas]; born 14 January 1982) is a Spanish football goalkeeper who currently plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga.

He is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Barcelona's history, having won a total of 19 titles including five La Liga titles, three Champions League titles, and two Copa del Rey titles. He also has won the Zamora Trophy a record five times. He currently holds the club records as goalkeeper with most appearances in the league and in official competition, breaking Andoni Zubizarreta's records during the 2011–12 season. Before joining the full team in 2002–03 season, Valdés played for the youth teams and FC Barcelona B.

Early career

Born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, to José Manuel Valdés and Águeda Arribas and has two brothers, elder Ricardo and younger Álvaro, Valdés started his career with FC Barcelona's youth team when he joined from Peña Cinco Copas on 1 July 1992. But in September, he moved with his family to Tenerife and had to leave the club, rejoining only three years later. After returning, he made quick progress through the youth teams.

Barcelona

The early part of the 2002–03 season saw him play deputy to Argentine international Roberto Bonano. The arrival of Radomir Antić as the new manager saw regular first team opportunities for him.

In the 2003–04 season, he emerged as first-choice goalkeeper, and in the 2004–05 season, he played in almost all of Barcelona's matches helping Barcelona to their first league title in six years. He also won the Zamora Trophy for the best goalkeeper in Spain.

"For me, Valdes is the best in the world. When Barca need calm, he transmits that. He also has great capacity and handling."

José Luis Chilavert, February 2012

In the 2005–06 season, he helped Barça to the double. He played a big part in Barça's 2005–06 title and in the final against Arsenal, he denied Thierry Henry twice from point-blank range. His efforts saw him singled out for praise from Frank Rijkaard. The "Zamora" title, however, eluded him as Valdés came third after Santiago Cañizares and the winner, José Manuel Pinto.

Valdés playing for Barcelona during a match against Mallorca, 2007.

On 17 June 2007, the last round in La Liga, Valdés matched a goalkeeping record held by Barcelona legend Andoni Zubizarreta; a record of starting, and never being substituted, in all 38 matches of the La Liga season.

Valdés set the Barcelona club record for not conceding a goal in European competition with a clean sheet against Rangers on 7 November 2007, which saw him re-write the Barça record books after not conceding a goal for 466 minutes. Valdés was beaten twice by Olympique Lyonnais' captain Juninho through a 45-yard free kick and a late penalty at the Stade de Gerland, ending his streak. In the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons, however, Barça failed to win a major trophy. On 1 April 2008, Valdés made his 250th appearance for Barcelona.

On 27 May 2009, Barcelona beat Manchester United 2–0 in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final to complete an unprecedented Treble of La Liga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey. In the match, Valdés made two crucial saves from attempts by Cristiano Ronaldo in both halves. In the first half, he saved a long-range free kick, and in the second half, he saved the other from Ronaldo, coming from a tight angle following a low cross from Dimitar Berbatov.

On 16 May 2010, Valdés won his fourth title as Barcelona clinched a second successive Spanish league title with Pep Guardiola's side, ending the season with 99 points.

"For me, the three best goalkeepers in the world are Casillas, Buffon, and Valdes."

Bodo Illgner, February 2013

On 29 August 2011, Valdés played his 410th match with Barcelona and equaled Andoni Zubizarreta's record as Barcelona's goalkeeper with the most appearances.

International career

Valdés was a member of Spain's squad at both the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012.

On 16 August 2005, Valdés was called-up for a friendly game against Uruguay, but he did not make a debut. On 20 May 2010, he was included in Spain's final 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as the third-choice goalkeeper behind Iker Casillas and Pepe Reina respectively, wearing the No. 12 shirt.

On 3 June 2010, Valdés earned his first cap by starting in a friendly match between Spain and South Korea at Tivoli-Neu in Innsbruck, Austria. Coincidentally it was 10 years to the day since compatriot Iker Casillas made his debut for the national team. In July 2010, he won the 2010 World Cup with Spain. He won his second cap in Spain's 1–1 draw against Mexico, coming on as a second-half substitute for Iker Casillas.

Career statistics

Club

As of 19 May 2013.
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Barcelona B 2000–01 14 — — — — — — — 14 —
2001–02 43 — — — — — — — 43 —
2002–03 20 — — — — — — — 20 —
Total 77 — — — — — — — 77 —
Barcelona 2002–03 14 0 0 0 6 0 — — 20 0
2003–04 33 0 6 0 5 0 — — 44 0
2004–05 35 0 0 0 8 0 — — 43 0
2005–06 35 0 0 0 12 0 2 0 49 0
2006–07 38 0 0 0 8 0 4 0 50 0
2007–08 35 0 6 0 11 0 — — 52 0
2008–09 35 0 0 0 14 0 — — 49 0
2009–10 38 0 0 0 12 0 5 0 55 0
2010–11 32 0 0 0 11 0 1 0 44 0
2011–12 35 0 0 0 11 0 5 0 51 0
2012–13 30 0 0 0 11 0 2 0 43 0
Total 360 0 12 0 109 0 19 0 500 0
Career totals 437 0 12 0 109 0 19 0 577 0

International

Spain national team
Year Apps Goals
2010 3 0
2011 4 0
2012 3 0
2013 3 0
Total 13 0

Honours

Barcelona

Valdés celebrating with Barcelona teammates after winning the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup.

Barcelona

Spain

Individual

Decorations

Personal life

Valdés has a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Yolanda Cardona. In 20 August 2009 Cardona gave birth to the couple's first child, son Dylan Valdés Cardona in Barcelona. His second child, Kai Valdés Cardona was born on 16 November 2012.

See also

References

  1. Público; 25 February 12; Accessed 25 February 2012 Template:Es icon
  2. "The long shadow of Zamora". FIFA. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  3. /futbol/temporada07-08/11/n071107102115.html "Valdés breaks European unbeaten record". FC Barcelona. 7 November 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2010. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. "Barça clinch La Liga league title". BBC Sport. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
  5. Público; 14 February 13; Accessed 14 February 2013 Template:Es icon
  6. "Victor Valdes 'very proud' to equal Andoni Zubizarreta's record as goalkeeper with most Barcelona appearances". Goal.com. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  7. Juan Ávila (16 de agosto de 2005). "Reina y Valdés cruzan sus caminos". ABC. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. "Spain omit Marcos Senna from 2010 World Cup squad". BBC Sport. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
  9. "Valdés debuts with Spain vs Korea Republic". Marca. 3 June 2010. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  10. Official site statistics
  11. Transfermarkt player statistics
  12. Historical issues of Mundo Deportivo
  13. Statistical data
  14. Includes other competitive competitions, including the Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup
  15. Including the 2002 Segunda División B play-offs (6 caps)
  16. "Player – Víctor Valdés". National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
  17. "Royal Order of Sporting Merit 2011".

External links

FC Barcelona – current squad
Spain squads

Template:Spain squad 2001 UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship

Spain squad – 2010 FIFA World Cup winners (1st title)
Spain
Spain squad – UEFA Euro 2012 winners (3rd title)
Spain
La Liga Zamora Trophy

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