Biography
Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro (born 24 June 1999), known as Darwin Núñez, is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool.
In addition, Darwin Núñez also represents the Uruguay national team in international competitions.
Darwin Núñez has been awarded the prestigious 2021/22 Portuguese Golden Boot, which recognises him as the season’s top scorer in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. His remarkable performances have also earned him a well-deserved place in the UEFA Champions League squad of the season.
Uruguayan football player
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| Full name: | Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro |
| Stage name: | Darwin Nunez |
| Born: | June 24, 1999 (age 25) |
| Place of birth: | Art, Uruguay |
| Nationality: | Uruguayan |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.87 minutes |
| Parents: | Silvia Ribeiro, Bibiano Núñez |
| Siblings: | Junior Nunez |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Lorena Mañas |
| The children: | Chloe Núñez, Darwin Núñez Jr. |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | 8 million pounds |
Early life and education
Darwin Núñez, from Artigas, Uruguay, was born on June 24, 1999. Born into a family struggling with poverty, his father, Bibiano Núñez, worked as a construction worker, while his mother, Silvia Ribeiro, made a living selling milk bottles.
Growing up with his older brother Junior Núñez, Darwin Núñez did not have the opportunity to pursue further education beyond elementary school as he did not attend formal educational institutions.
Career
Darwin Núñez’s football story began in 2016 when he began his journey with Peñarol, a club based in Montevideo, Uruguay. At just 17 years old, he burst onto the professional scene, quickly establishing himself as one of Uruguay’s most promising talents.
In 2019, Darwin Núñez’s path led him to UD Almería, a team in the Spanish Segunda División, where he showcased his talent by scoring an impressive 16 goals in 28 appearances. This important contribution played a key role in Almería’s promotion to La Liga.
2020 marked a new chapter as Darwin Núñez joined Benfica for a club record fee of €24 million. He wasted no time in making his mark, scoring an impressive 26 goals in his first season, a feat achieved in 41 games.
His brilliance continued the following season, as he scored a staggering 34 goals in 41 appearances. This display of talent extended to the illustrious stage of the UEFA Champions League, where he added six more goals to his name.
Darwin Núñez’s performances attracted attention from major clubs, leading to his move to Liverpool in June 2022 for a whopping €75 million (£64 million). On 31 July 2022, he made his Liverpool debut in the Community Shield, scoring the winning goal in a 1–0 win over Manchester City.
Darwin Núñez’s international journey began at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he made his mark with a goal against Norway in a 3-1 win. His contributions continued, including a crucial goal against New Zealand that secured Uruguay’s victory in Group C. However, their journey ended in the round of 16 against Ecuador.
A surprising twist came on 27 August 2023, when Darwin Núñez shone in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool. He turned the tables with two goals in just 13 minutes, leading Liverpool to an exciting 2-1 comeback victory and extending their dominance of the Premier League.
Awards & Nominations
- Cosme Damião Award 2021 – Footballer of the Year
- Primeira Liga 2021 Striker of the Month: September
- Primeira Liga Player of the Month 2021: September
- Primeira Liga 2021–22 Team of the Season
- 2021–22 Primeira Liga Player of the Year
- SJPF Player of the Month 2022: April
- Primeira Liga 2021–22 Top Scorer
- CNID Football Player of the Year 2022
Social media
- Instagram: @darwin_n9
- Twitter: @Darwinn9
- Facebook: @Darwinn9oficial
Personal life
Darwin Núñez, 25, is known to be a private person and always keeps his personal life secret on social media platforms.
However, it has been established that Darwin Núñez is in a romantic relationship with Lorena Mañas, a famous Uruguayan actress and ex-wife of former Barcelona star Aleix Vidal. Furthermore, the couple has just welcomed their first child, who they will happily introduce to the world in January 2022.
Darwin Nunez has been with Lorena Mañas since 2020 and they have two children: a daughter named Chloe Núñez and a son named Darwin Núñez Jr.
Net worth
Darwin Núñez has amassed a considerable net worth of nearly £8 million. His financial success can be attributed to his excellent earnings at Liverpool, where he earns up to £140,000 a week on an annual salary of nearly £7.28 million.
Thanks to his excellent performance and continuous growth in the world of football, Darwin Núñez’s salary is expected to increase further in the coming years.
