The gifted football player Federico Valverde candidly discussed three of his most life-defining moments in an interview with The Players’ Tribune. Valverde is incredibly grateful and happy for these times, which have left him with enduring memories that he will always treasure.

1️⃣ The First Day: Real Madrid callsWhen Valverde got the call from Real Madrid that changed his life, it was the first instance in which he felt truly happy. Joining one of the world’s most renowned football teams was a dream come true for him. The reward for all of his effort, commitment, and love of the game was the chance to play for Real Madrid and don the recognisable white jersey.

2️⃣ The Day 2: Benicio, His Son, Is BornThe day Valverde’s son Benicio was born was his second truly happy moment. His life was profoundly filled with love, pleasure, and purpose once his child was born. When Valverde held his baby for the first time, he had an unfathomable link and an overpowering sense of obligation. Experiencing fatherhood was a life-changing event that brought Valverde immense delight.

This season, the Uruguayan midfielder is preparing for his next endurance test: playing over 5,000 minutes as Real Madrid will play up to 72 matches in seven different competitions.

The Third Day: Bautista, His Second Child, Is BornThe birth of his second child, Bautista, is the third event in Valverde’s life that he counts among the happiest. As Valverde and his wife welcomed a second kid into the world, he felt a deep sense of appreciation and completion. An expanding family and a fresh wave of delight brought by Bautista’s entrance enhanced Valverde’s life with even more love and joy.

According to Valverde, these three times constitute the apex of his happiness. Valverde views these experiences—from becoming a father twice to realising his dream of playing for Real Madrid—as miracles that have moulded his path both on and off the field of football.

The delight and joy from these times stay with Valverde while he pursues his football career, acting as a reminder of the blessings and happiness that life has to offer. Through his sincere introspection, Valverde encourages people to treasure the miracles that make life genuinely unique and to appreciate their own happy moments.

This season, the Uruguayan midfielder is preparing for his next endurance test: playing over 5,000 minutes as Real Madrid will play up to 72 matches in seven different competitions.