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Victor Valdes
Born: January 14, 1982
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Goalkeeper
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F37%2Fvictor-valdes.jpg "Victor Valdes reacts to Barcelona missing a chance against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.")
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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 592 articles about Victor Valdes. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F24%2Fmessi-iniesta.jpg "Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009")
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.May 29, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017")
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Barcelona and Real Madrid
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.May 11, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F34%2Fmarc-andre-ter-stegen.JPG "Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on May 14, 2023")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F38%2Farscha.jpg "Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F09%2Freinel_1.JPG "Arsenal celebrate Reiss Nelson's goal against Bournemouth on March 4, 2023")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Sports Mole counts down the top 30 Champions League players of all time.
Jul 1, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F29%2Fcamp-nou-barcelona.jpg "General view of Camp Nou, home to Barcelona, taken in May 2018")
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, 16:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F20%2Fdavid-de-gea.jpg "David de Gea in action for Manchester United on May 12, 2019")
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, 17:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F09%2Frobert-lewandowski.jpg "Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich on March 2, 2019")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F08%2Flivbay.jpg "Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saves from Joel Matip during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fandres-iniesta.jpg "Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016")
To mark Andres Iniesta's final game for Barcelona, Sports Mole selects the greatest XI from his illustrious career with the club.
May 22, 07:48
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, 13:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fmarc-andre-ter-stegen.jpg "Marc Andre ter Stegen at a Barcelona training session on December 5, 2016")
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, 14:47
Former Real Madrid captain Raul reveals his 'excitement' after beginning his coaching course in Spain.
Apr 18, 11:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017")
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, 15:40
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, 12:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fvictor-valdes.JPG "Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes receives treatment after picking up a cut to his leg during the Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
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, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "A delighted Jurgen Klopp after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Middlesbrough.
May 19, 13:58
Report: Victor Valdes on Manchester City's transfer radar
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to reunite with former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes next season, according to a report.May 12, 17:11
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, 08:39
Sports Mole previews Monday evening's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.
May 5, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Friverside-stadium.jpg "General view at the Riverside Stadium ahead of the Premier League clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at the Riverside Stadium.
Apr 28, 14:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fsteve-agnew.jpg "Steve Agnew on the touchline during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United on March 19, 2017")
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, 16:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fmarco-silva.jpg "Marco Silva watches on during the EFL Cup semi-final between Hull City and Manchester United on January 26, 2017")
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, 20:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fadam-traore.JPG "Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore runs with the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on April 2, 2017")
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, 14:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjesse-lingard.jpg "Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United on March 19, 2017")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fvictor-valdes-antonio-valencia.jpg "A slip-up from Victor Valdes allows Antonio Valencia to score during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United on March 19, 2017")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fchristian-benteke.jpg "Christian Benteke in action for Crystal Palace on August 27, 2016")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
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
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
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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
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