Victor Valdes
Born: January 14, 1982 (age 42)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1992 | Barcelona |
| 1992-1995 | Tenerife | |
| 1995-2000 | Barcelona | |
| Senior | 2000-2003 | Barcelona B |
| 2002-2014 | Barcelona | |
| 2015-2016 | Manchester United | |
| → 2016 | Standard Liege (loan) | |
| 2016-2017 | Middlesbrough | |
| International | 2010-2014 | Spain |
Sports Mole has 586 articles about Victor Valdes. Articles 1 to 40:
Al-Ittihad 'make contact with Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly contacted by Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, but the German has no plans to leave Barcelona.
Feb 26, 16:42
A closer look at Arsenal's previous Champions League last-16 failures
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg with Porto, Sports Mole looks at the Gunners' recent failures to progress past this stage of Europe's top tournament.
Feb 21, 12:15
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Following Manchester City's historic treble triumph in 2022-23, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 15, 13:42
Nelson, Arshavin, Welbeck - Ranking Arsenal's most dramatic Emirates goals
Following Reiss Nelson's last-gasp winner against Bournemouth, Sports Mole counts down Arsenal's most dramatic goals ever scored at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 5, 12:29
Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona golden generation won't be repeated'
Club legend Andres Iniesta claims that Barcelona will struggle to produce another set of players similar to that of their 'golden generation'.
Apr 17, 17:52
News Extra: Ince slams De Gea, Leeds 'want Gerrard', Zlatan plots return
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Paul Ince's scathing assessment of David de Gea, Leeds United's apparent interest in Steven Gerrard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's future career moves.
Oct 11, 18:56
How Bayern Munich could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Bayern Munich may line up for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Liverpool.
Mar 11, 17:41
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
Mar 11, 17:03
Andres Iniesta's greatest Barcelona XI
To mark Andres Iniesta's final game for Barcelona, Sports Mole selects the greatest XI from his illustrious career with the club.
May 22, 08:48
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time
To mark the end of Andres Iniesta's illustrious 22-year Barcelona career, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest players in the club's history.
May 21, 14:29
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: 'I am not like Victor Valdes'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen insists that he is "not like" the Spanish club's former stopper Victor Valdes.
May 9, 15:47
Raul 'excited' to begin coaching course
Former Real Madrid captain Raul reveals his 'excitement' after beginning his coaching course in Spain.
Apr 18, 12:42
Karl Darlow: 'I was close to joining Middlesbrough in summer'
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow admits that he was close to joining Championship side Middlesbrough in the summer before a move to the club fell through.
Dec 9, 09:38
Newcastle United reject Middlesbrough bid for goalkeeper Karl Darlow?
Newcastle United reportedly reject an offer of £5m from Middlesbrough for goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Jul 7, 16:40
Manchester United to sell Sam Johnstone to Middlesbrough?
Sam Johnstone is reportedly in talks with Middlesbrough over a £2.5m transfer, potentially bringing an end to his eight-year spell at Manchester United.
Jun 28, 13:34
Victor Valdes leaves Middlesbrough "by mutual consent"
Middlesbrough announce that experienced goalkeeper Victor Valdes will leave the recently-relegated club "by mutual consent".
May 24, 15:02
Preview: Liverpool vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Middlesbrough.
May 19, 14:58
Manchester City consider move for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes?
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes during the summer transfer window.
May 11, 09:39
Preview: Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Monday evening's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.
May 5, 18:07
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at the Riverside Stadium.
Apr 28, 15:54
Steve Agnew confident of Brad Guzan capabilities
Middlesbrough manager Steve Agnew insists that he has no qualms with backup goalkeeper Brad Guzan filling in for the injured Victor Valdes.
Apr 20, 17:58
Hull City out of dropzone after six-goal thriller
Hull City win a six-goal thriller against Middlesbrough to move out of the bottom three in the Premier League.
Apr 5, 21:50
Swansea City, Middlesbrough play out goalless draw
Swansea City move a point clear of the Premier League relegation zone after being held to a goalless draw by Middlesbrough.
Apr 2, 15:26
Jesse Lingard: First league goal of season "a long time coming"
Jesse Lingard admits to being pleased at scoring his first league goal of the season in the 3-1 win over Middlesbrough - a result that took Manchester United into fifth.
Mar 20, 20:25
Manchester United victorious at Middlesbrough to bring up landmark win
Manchester United move up to fifth in the Premier League table with a convincing 3-1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium - their 600th Premier League victory.
Mar 19, 13:53
Team News: Multiple changes for Middlesbrough, Manchester United
Middlesbrough and Manchester United make four and seven changes respectively ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting at the Riverside Stadium.
Mar 19, 11:07
Marko Arnautovic brace sees Stoke City down struggling Middlesbrough
Stoke City earn a comfortable 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Premier League thanks to a memorable first-half brace from Austrian playmaker Marko Arnautovic.
Mar 4, 16:56
Christian Benteke 'to consider Crystal Palace future'
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke will reportedly consider his future at the club regardless of whether they avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Feb 28, 13:21
Team News: Mamadou Sakho makes Crystal Palace debut
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce hands a debut to January signing Mamadou Sakho for his side's relegation battle with Middlesbrough.
Feb 25, 14:06
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 1-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Crystal Palace's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in Saturday's Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park.
Feb 25, 13:58
Middlesbrough hold Everton to goalless draw
Middlesbrough's wait for a first Premier League win since mid-December continues as they played out a goalless draw with Everton at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.
Feb 11, 16:52
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-0 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of the Premier League stalemate between Middlesbrough and Everton at the Riverside Stadium.
Feb 11, 14:00
Harry Kane fires Tottenham Hotspur past Middlesbrough
Harry Kane scores the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur beat Middlesbrough 1-0 to close the gap on leaders Chelsea to nine points.
Feb 4, 19:24
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka 'proud' in defeat
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka stands by his players following their defeat to West Ham United.
Jan 21, 18:38
Hammers ease past Boro
A brace from Andy Carroll and a late Jonathan Calleri strike help West Ham United to all three points from their trip to Middlesbrough.
Jan 21, 17:16
Watford, Middlesbrough play out Vicarage Road stalemate
Out-of-form Watford and Middlesbrough fail to find a way through at Vicarage Road in a Premier League game containing few clear-cur chances.
Jan 14, 16:57
Team News: Heurelho Gomes returns to much-changed Watford side for Middlesbrough clash
Watford and Middlesbrough make five changes apiece ahead of Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.
Jan 14, 14:05
Brad Guzan to remain at Middlesbrough until the summer?
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan will reportedly have to wait until the summer to complete a move from Middlesbrough to Atlanta United.
Jan 13, 18:34
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Tomas Mejias joins Rayo Vallecano on loan
Middlesbrough announce that goalkeeper Tomas Mejias has left the club to join Rayo Vallecano on loan.
Jan 5, 11:59
Team News: Middlesbrough recall Gaston Ramirez, Islam Slimani misses out for Leicester City
Gaston Ramirez is recalled to Middlesbrough's starting lineup, while Islam Slimani misses out for Leicester City due to illness for this afternoon's kickoff.
Jan 2, 11:38
