🎥 Relive Federico Valverde's wonder strikes on his 27th birthday 🎂
Federico Valverde only knows how to score spectacular goals.
Today, the Real Madrid midfielder celebrates his 27th birthday, so there's no better time to reminisce over some of his very best strikes.
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Where it was his thunderous rocket against Napoli in the Champions League, or his sensational solo effort against RCD Mallorca in La Liga - Valverde makes the impossible possible.
Which goal is your favourite? Let us know!
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