FIFA World Cup 2022: Uruguay Most Promising Players to Watch this Season

Uruguay has won the World Cup twice and has stayed in the quarterfinals since 1970. They hope to change that in Qatar. La Celeste is a long shot at winning the World Cup this winter and will require a lot of breaks and outstanding play from a few of their players to go far in the competition. Uruguay’s roster isn’t as deep as some of their CONMEBOL rivals, but it still features several stars who have competed at the highest levels of international and club football. If Uruguay is going to surprise in the winter football tournament, they will need these five players to step up.

Sergio Rochet

Position: Goalkeeper

Age: 29 

Rochet has proliferated. After trying his luck in Europe with AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands and Sivasspor in Turkey, he returned home to play for Nacional. After finding a starting point, he became a leader. The keeper went more than 1,000 minutes without allowing a goal in the league, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and two international friendlies.

Rochet was El Bolso’s captain until Luis Suarez arrived. He has quick reflexes and is a force in the air and one-on-one. In his short international career, he’s demonstrated he’s a forceful voice in the Celeste rearguard.

Federico Valverde

Position: Midfielder

Age: 24

Federico Valverde, who has the most significant market value of any Uruguayan player, has come into his own over the past year or two, and he’ll be a big part of La Celeste’s success this season. Valverde’s versatility is essential for Uruguay, as he can play in a midfield trio or as a pivot alongside Rodrigo Bentancur.

The two-time world champions have sometimes needed help to control the middle of the park. Since Valverde, Matias Vecino, and Bentancur are all playing for Qatar, there is no need for alarm.

Edinson Cavani

Position: Striker

Age: 35

The legendary striker is second all-time in Uruguayan goals scored behind only Suárez (68). And, like Suárez, he is well into his 35s and nearing the end of his career, but La Celeste continues to rely heavily on him. Cavani has been on fire since joining Valencia in La Liga this summer, scoring four times in seven games. However, his season has been hampered by injuries, including an ankle issue that may prevent him from playing in the World Cup. Cavani, who scored three of Uruguay’s seven goals in Russia, will still be counted on to perform under pressure in Qatar.

Darwin Nunez

Position: Striker

Age: 23

Darwin Nez’s tenure on Merseyside has gotten off to a shaky start, but he has shown glimpses of why Liverpool spent so much money on him. The frequency with which he makes shots is ridiculous. There have been excellent final products and less-than-stellar ones.

Despite his goal-scoring prowess, Nez is a defensive nightmare with his size, strength, and ability to play “bully ball” when necessary, without sacrificing his great technical skill. But Uruguay’s finishing might be the difference between a good and a brilliant World Cup performance.

Luis Suarez

Position: Striker

Age: 35

Luis Suárez scored eight goals and sent out three assists for Nacional in 14 league games after returning to his native Uruguay. Although he isn’t as good as he once was, how useful will the former Liverpool forward be this winter for Qatar?

The World Cup is a small sample size, a lottery compared to the regular season of club football. Throughout the tournament, Suárez will have numerous chances to make his mark. It may take only one of his signatures displays of brilliance for the Salto native to change the course of history for his native Uruguay.

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