Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro, also known as Manuel Ugarte, is a highly skilled and versatile Uruguayan professional footballer who plays primarily as a defensive midfielder.
He currently represents prestigious Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, where he has established himself as a key member of the team’s midfield.
Ugarte’s excellent control, vision and defensive strength have made him an indispensable asset to the club.
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- Full name: Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro
- Stage Name: Manuel Ugarte
- Date of birth: April 11, 2001
- Age: 23 years old
- Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Nationality: Uruguay
- Occupation: Professional soccer player
- Height: 1.82m
- Parents: Floro Ugarte and Sabina Rivero
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: 50 million euros
Early life and education
Manuel Ugarte was born on April 11, 2001 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was raised by his parents, Floro Ugarte and Sabina Rivero.
However, it is not known whether he has any siblings as details about his family members have not been publicly disclosed.
Ugarte’s educational background is unknown. His ethnicity is Uruguayan and his religion is Christian.
Career
Manuel Ugarte began his football career at City Park before joining the Fénix youth team. At the age of 15, he was promoted to the Fénix first team by coach Rosario Martínez and was soon included in the 30-man squad to compete in the 2016 Copa Sudamericana.
Ugarte made his professional debut on 4 December 2016, becoming the youngest player in the 21st century to play professionally in Uruguay at the age of 15 years and 233 days. Initially playing as a striker, he later switched to midfield.
Under the guidance of coach Juan Ramón Carrasco, Ugarte’s role in the team grew and he was named club captain at the age of 18. He scored his first goal for Fénix on 10 March 2019 in a 2–0 win over Racing Club, then went on to make 14 appearances in the Uruguayan Primera División.
In October 2020, Ugarte assisted Luciano Nequecaur’s goal in Fénix’s 3–1 win over Huachipato in the first leg of the 2020 Copa Sudamericana. Overall, he made 57 appearances for the club and scored one goal.
On 29 December 2020, Ugarte signed a five-year contract with Portuguese club Famalicão for a fee of €3 million for 80% of his economic rights. He made his Primeira Liga debut on 17 January 2021 and scored his first goal for the club on 21 February in a 1–0 win over Rio Ave.
Ugarte’s impressive performances attracted the attention of Sporting CP, and on 9 August 2021, he signed a five-year contract with the Portuguese club for a fee of €6.5 million for half of his economic rights. He made his Sporting CP debut on 14 August 2021 in a 2–1 away win over Braga.
Social media
- Instagram Username: @ugartemanu
- Facebook Manager: Manuel Ugarte
- Twitter Username: @manuugarte8
Personal life
Manuel Ugarte, the Uruguayan football talent, is still single as he focuses on improving his skills and performance on the field. There is currently no information about whether he has children.
The 23-year-old midfielder has made a splash in his homeland and attracted the attention of several European clubs thanks to his impressive performances.
Net worth
Manuel Ugarte’s reported net worth of €50 million is a testament to his successful and lucrative football career.
Ugarte has amassed a significant fortune as a professional soccer player through his salary, endorsement deals, and other business ventures.
