Nelson Valdez
Born: November 28, 1983 (age 41)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)
Hometown: Caaguazu, Paraguay
Nationality: 
Paraguayan
ParaguayanPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2013 | Valencia |
Sports Mole has 47 articles about Nelson Valdez. Articles 1 to 40:
Seattle Sounders edge out Los Angeles Galaxy to progress in playoffs
Erik Friberg's strike sends the Seattle Sounders into the Western Conference semi-finals with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Oct 29, 04:18
Javier Morales, Sebastian Jaime goals down Seattle Sounders
Real Salt Lake cruise to a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders, courtesy of first-half efforts from Javier Morales and Sebastian Jaime.
Aug 23, 05:12
Obafemi Martins brace sinks 10-man Orlando City
Seattle Sounders thump 10-man Orlando City 4-0 courtesy of a brace from Obafemi Martins.
Aug 17, 00:04
Seattle Sounders snap up Roman Torres
Seattle Sounders sign Panama international defender Roman Torres from Millonarios.
Aug 12, 19:12
Argentina score six to reach Copa America final
Argentina cruise to a 6-1 triumph over Paraguay to set up a Copa America final clash against Chile.
Jul 1, 02:20
Half-Time Report: Argentina hold slender lead against Paraguay in Copa America semi-final
A Lucas Barrios strike on the stroke of half time gives Paraguay hope of staging a comeback against Argentina in their Copa America semi-final.
Jul 1, 01:17
Nelson Valdez: 'Argentina are favourites'
Nelson Valdez says that Paraguay will give their best against Argentina, when the teams meet in the semi-finals of the Copa America.
Jun 29, 15:40
Preview: Argentina vs. Paraguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second Copa America semi-final between pre-tournament favourites Argentina and Paraguay.
Jun 29, 12:53
Preview: Brazil vs. Paraguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to the fourth Copa America quarter-final between a Neymar-less Brazil and Paraguay.
Jun 25, 11:26
Lucas Barrios equaliser earns draw for Paraguay
Lucas Barrios equalises on the stroke of half time, earning Paraguay a draw against Uruguay in the Group B match in the Copa America.
Jun 20, 22:05
Preview: Uruguay vs. Paraguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to the final Group B encounter between Uruguay and Paraguay at the Estadio La Portada.
Jun 18, 10:01
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina fell asleep against Paraguay'
Lionel Messi claims that Argentina fell asleep when throwing away a two-goal lead againts Paraguay in their opening game of the Copa America.
Jun 14, 13:17
Gerardo Martino 'worried' after Argentina draw with Paraguay
Gerardo Martino says that Argentina lacked confidence after Paraguay recovered to draw 2-2 in Copa America.
Jun 14, 06:35
Lucas Barrios grabs last-minute equaliser as Paraguay come back to draw
Argentina throw away a two-goal lead against Paraguay in the Copa America as goals from Nelson Valdez and Lucas Barrios earn Ramon Diaz's side a 2-2 draw.
Jun 14, 00:26
Team News: Lionel Messi returns to spearhead Argentina attack
Champions League winners Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano come straight back into the Argentina starting lineup for their Copa America opener against Paraguay.
Jun 13, 22:21
Live Commentary: Argentina 2-2 Paraguay - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the thrilling Copa America draw between Argentina and Paraguay at the Estadio La Portatda.
Jun 13, 22:00
Borussia Dortmund ease to win over Eintracht Franfkurt
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Shinji Kagawa earn Borussia Dortmund a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park.
Apr 25, 16:21
Half-Time Report: Borussia Dortmund earn comfortable lead over Eintracht Frankfurt
Shinji Kagawa follows a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty with a goal of his own to give Borussia Dortmund a 2-0 lead over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Apr 25, 15:15
Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Mochengladbach play out goalless draw
Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mochengladbach play out a goalless draw in their Bundesliga clash at the Commerzbank Arena.
Apr 17, 21:21
Robert Lewandowski stars in Bayern Munich triumph
Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Bayern Munich cruise to a 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Apr 11, 16:21
Eintracht Frankfurt put four past lowly SC Paderborn
Eintracht Frankfurt claim a resounding 4-0 victory over SC Paderborn in the Bundesliga to further their ambitions for European qualification this season.
Mar 14, 16:21
Haris Seferovic leads Eintracht Frankfurt to win over Freiburg
Haris Seferovic opens his Bundesliga account on the first day of the season to lead Eintracht Frankfurt to a 1-0 win over Freiburg.
Aug 23, 16:46
On this day: England beat Paraguay in World Cup opener
An early goal eight years ago today handed England a slender 1-0 victory over Paraguay at the 2006 World Cup.
Jun 10, 09:55
Elche remain in Nelson Valdez hunt
Elche confirm that they are still in the race for Al Jazira forward Nelson Valdez.
Jan 29, 14:23
Report: Elche want Nelson Valdez
A report claims that Elche want to sign former Valencia forward Nelson Valdez from Al Jazira.
Jan 15, 14:12
Valencia ease to win over Rayo Vallecano
Valencia move up to fourth in the La Liga table after beating Rayo Vallecano 4-0 this afternoon.
May 12, 12:54
Live Commentary: Rayo Vallecano 0-4 Valencia - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the La Liga clash in the Spanish capital as Valencia record a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
May 12, 10:30
Atletico Madrid, Valencia share early goals
A goal each in the first six minutes see Atletico Madrid and Valencia draw in La Liga tonight.
Mar 31, 21:51
Half-Time Report: Valencia dominate but go in level with Atletico Madrid
Valencia dominate at Atletico Madrid this evening, but the sides go in level at half time.
Mar 31, 20:47
Valencia make Nelson Valdez signing permanent
Nelson Valdez signs a permanent contract with Valencia and will stay at the Mestalla until June 2015.
Feb 26, 14:37
Nelson Valdez wants to earn place in Valencia team
Nelson Valdez hopes that his hard work in training will earn him some more starts at Valencia.
Feb 21, 17:26
Paris Saint-Germain take 2-1 lead back to France
Paris Saint-Germain record a 2-1 victory from their Champions League trip to Valencia this evening.
Feb 12, 21:36
Valencia snatch late win over Celta Vigo
A Nelson Valdez goal in the dying seconds give Valencia a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga.
Feb 9, 18:08
Live Commentary: Celta Vigo 0-1 Valencia - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of Saturday's La Liga clash at the Estadio de Balaidos as Valencia beat Celta Vigo 1-0.
Feb 9, 16:30
Last-gasp Valencia beat nine-man Deportivo La Coruna
Ricardo Costa heads home a stoppage-time winner as Valencia beat nine-man Deportivo La Coruna at Riazor Stadium.
Jan 26, 23:00
Live Commentary: Deportivo La Coruna 2-3 Valencia - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary as Valencia record a 3-2 win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.
Jan 26, 20:52
Valencia advance at Osasuna's expense
Valencia defeat Osasuna 2-1 at the Mestella to record a 4-1 aggregate victory in their Copa del Rey fifth-round tie.
Jan 8, 22:26
Valencia edge out Getafe
Valencia hold off a Getafe comeback to claim a 4-2 win in La Liga this evening.
Dec 21, 20:50
Valencia ease past Llagostera
Valencia comfortably defeat Llagostera 5-1 on aggregate to reach the Copa del Rey fifth round.
Nov 28, 20:22
Team News: Nelson Valdez up front for Valencia
Nelson Valdez is preferred to Roberto Soldado for Valencia as they host Llagostera in the Copa del Rey.
Nov 28, 18:29
