Tabaré Viudez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Viudez and the second or maternal family name is Mora.
Tabaré Viudez
Viudez with Kasımpaşa in 2014
Personal information
Full name Tabaré Uruguay Viudez Mora[1]
Date of birth (1989-09-08) 8 September 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Wanderers
Number 19
Youth career
2005–2007 Defensor Sporting
2008–2009 Milan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Defensor Sporting 35 (6)
2008–2009 Milan 1 (0)
2009–2010 Defensor Sporting 13 (2)
2010–2012 América 0 (0)
2010 → Necaxa (loan) 11 (0)
2011–2012 → Nacional (loan) 38 (10)
2012–2015 Kasımpaşa 68 (11)
2015–2016 River Plate 16 (1)
2016–2018 Nacional 68 (8)
2019–2020 Olimpia 26 (4)
2020 Defensor Sporting 13 (1)
2021 Rentistas 20 (1)
2022–2023 Cerro 31 (2)
2023– Wanderers 25 (3)
International career
2007–2009 Uruguay U20 14 (2)
2012 Uruguay Olympic 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 July 2024

Tabaré Uruguay Viudez Mora (born 8 September 1989) is an Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Montevideo Wanderers.[2][3]

Career

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Defensor Sporting

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Viudez, played for Uruguayan champion, Defensor Sporting for one year, in the 2007–08 season and scored 6 goals.

Milan

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In the 2008 off-season transfer window, Viudez attracted the attention of Milan along with Mathias Cardacio. Both players signed for the club after undergoing trials. Viudez was to wear the number '20' shirt, previously worn by Yoann Gourcuff.[4] The Fonseca Group, who had the rights of the player, led the negotiations to transfer Viudez to the San Siro for the upcoming Serie A 2008–09 season. The Montevideo-born player, was relishing the new chapter in his career. 'I cannot believe it. It's a terrific jump up in my career,' he said. 'I must confess I have mixed feelings - nervousness and joy. This is a big step forward for me.' It was not known yet whether Viudez was to play for the first-team, play for Milan's Primavera squad (Under-20) or go out on loan for the season.[5]

Viudez made several pre-season appearances for Milan. After coming on as a substitute at the half for Alberto Paloschi against Manchester City, Ancelotti praised his movement and pace after the match declaring him a player that can be relied on in the future, despite the narrow 1–0 loss.[6] Viudez made his competitive debut in the Serie A coming on as a late substitute for David Beckham in a 3–0 win over Atalanta on 8 March 2009. This was also his only competitive match in Milan. And he was on the pitch for just 7 seconds before the final whistle, without touching the ball.

Return to Defensor Sporting

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On 28 August 2009 Milan released Viudez and fellow Uruguayan Cardacio, by mutual consent.[7] He was later signed by his former club Defensor Sporting.[8]

América

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In 19 April 2010, Viudez joined Mexican giants Club América, signing a four-year contract.[9]

Loans to Necaxa and Nacional

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In 8 June 2010 he was loaned Necaxa.[10]

In December 2010, Viudez signed for Club Nacional de Football for the 2010-11 Torneo Clausura.[11][12] After Nacional won the Clausura, Viudez scored the only goal in the season's final game against Defensor Sporting.[13] He was also a key player for Nacional to win the next season's championship.

Kasimapsa

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On 9 August 2012, Viudez joined Turkish side Kasımpaşa, signing a three-year contract, with an optional two-years.[14]

Club Atlético River Plate

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On 2 July 2015, Viudez was presented as a new River Plate player.[15] His first appearance was on 21 July 2015, in the semifinals of 2015 Copa Libertadores against Guaraní. He came in as a sub in the second half, where he provided an assists to Lucas Alario's equalizer.[16] The 1–1 final score helped River Plate advance to the final. In the first leg of the final against Tigres UANL, he was injured and missed the second leg.[17] River Plate beat Tigres 3–0 in the second leg of the final, to win their third Copa Libertadores.[18]

He scored his first goal against Colón, in the first matchday of the 2015 Argentine Primera División. The game ended in a 3–1 victory.[19]

Nacional

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On 26 July 2016, Viudez re-joined Nacional,[20] after struggling to settle down in Argentina.[21]

Olimpia

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On 14 December 2018, Viudez joined Paraguayan club Olimpia, signing a three-year contract.[22] In his first season, he helped his club win the Apertura of the 2019 Paraguayan Primera División.[23] In the following tournament, he and his club were crowned champions, making it four-straight championships for Olimpia.[24] On 16 September 2020, after suffering a string of injuries, including an elbow dislocation,[25] his contract was rescinded by Olimpia.[26]

Denfesor Sporting

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On 30 September 2020, it was announced that Viudez was returning to Defensor Sporting for a third stint,[27] signing a contract until December 2021.[28]At the end of the 2020 season, his team was relegated for the first time in 56 years.[29]

Rentistas

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On 16 April 2021, Viudez joined Rentistas on a free transfer, after rescinding his contract with Defensor Sporting.[30]

Cerro

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On 9 February 2022, Viudez joined Cerro in the Uruguayan Segunda División.[31]

Wanderers

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On 10 August 2023, Viudez joined Montevideo Wanderers.[32]

International career

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Viudez was part of Uruguay's 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup squad and was the youngest player representing them.[33] In January 2009, Viudez joined up with Uruguay's 2009 South American Youth Championship in Venezuela. He played the first match in Uruguay's 2–0 victory over Bolivia and provided an impressive assist for the first goal to Nicolás Lodeiro.[34] In the side's second match, Viudez scored a goal in the first minute in the side's 3–2 victory over Chile.[35] He was part of Uruguay's team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[36]

Career statistics

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As of 18 July 2024[37]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental[note 1] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Defensor Sporting 2007–08 Uruguayan Primera División 35 6 — — 35 6
Milan 2008–09 Italian Serie A 1 0 — — 1 0
Defensor Sporting 2009–10 Uruguayan Primera División 13 2 — — 13 2
Necaxa (loan) 2010–11 Mexican Primera División 11 0 — — 11 0
Nacional (loan) 2010–11 Uruguayan Primera División 12 4 — 6 0 18 4
2011–12 26 6 — 7 2 33 8
Total 28 10 — 13 2 51 12
Kasımpaşa 2012–13 Turkish Süper Lig 23 5 3 1 — 26 6
2013–14 30 5 1 1 — 31 6
2014–15 15 1 1 0 — 16 1
Total 68 11 5 2 — 73 13
River Plate 2015 Argentine Primera División 11 1 — 7 0 18 1
2016 5 0 — 2 0 7 0
Total 16 1 — 9 0 25 1
Nacional 2016 Uruguayan Primera División 13 1 — — 13 1
2017 30 3 — 7 1 37 4
2018 25 4 1[note 2] 1 15 0 41 5
Total 68 8 1 1 22 1 91 10
Olimpia 2019 Paraguayan Primera División 22 4 — 7 0 29 4
2020 4 0 — — 4 0
Total 26 4 — 7 0 33 4
Defensor Sporting 2020 Uruguayan Primera División 13 1 — — 13 1
Rentistas 2021 Uruguayan Primera División 20 1 — 2 0 22 1
Cerro 2022 Uruguayan Segunda División 17 2 — — 17 2
2023 Uruguayan Primera División 14 0 — — 14 0
Total 31 2 — — 31 2
Wanderers 2023 Uruguayan Primera División 10 2 — — 10 2
2024 15 1 — 1 0 16 1
Total 25 3 — 1 0 26 3
Career total 365 49 6 3 54 4 425 56

Honours

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Defensor Sporting

Nacional

River Plate

Olimpia Asunción

Notes

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  1. ^ Appearances in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana
  2. ^ Appearance in Supercopa Uruguaya

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: Uruguay" (PDF). FIFA. 6 October 2009. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2009.
  2. ^ "Montevideo Wanderers Futbol Club". mwfc.com.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  3. ^ "De vuelta". 26 July 2016.
  4. ^ "El juvenil uruguayo Tabaré Viudez deja al Defensor para unirse al Milán de Italia". www.soitu.es. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  5. ^ Der italienische Traditionsverein hat sich die Dienste von zwei jungen Uruguayern gesichert
  6. ^ "4Insider". Channel4.com.
  7. ^ "A.C. MILAN OFFICIAL NOTE". AC Milan. 28 August 2009. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
  8. ^ "Viudez, el autor del gol más bonito del Mundial busca equipo". EL PAIS. 28 September 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  9. ^ Torreón, El Siglo de (19 April 2010). "América ficha a uruguayo Tabaré Viudez". www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  10. ^ Hernández, Arturo (8 June 2010). "¿Quién es Tabaré Viudez?". PasionRojiblanca. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Tabaré Viudez es de Peñarol pero podría jugar en Nacional". ESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). 9 December 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Charquero es la nueva cara de Nacional". EL PAIS. 18 December 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Nacional vs. Defensor Sporting - 12 June 2011 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  14. ^ Bertolini, Fabián (9 August 2012). "Firmó Tabaré Viudez con el Kasimpasa". twitter.com. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  15. ^ Plate, Club Atletico River. "Ya se pusieron la banda". caRiverPlate.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  16. ^ Plate, Club Atletico River. "Viudez tuvo un debut para el recuerdo". caRiverPlate.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  17. ^ "River strikers rocked by injuries before final". ESPN.com. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  18. ^ "River Plate vence a Tigres 3-0 y es campeón de la Copa Libertadores por tercera vez". BBC News Mundo (in Spanish). 6 August 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  19. ^ "River Plate vs. Colón - 25 July 2015 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  20. ^ "De vuelta". la diaria (in Spanish). 26 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Viudez: "No estaba cómodo donde estaba. Decidí volver porque Nacional es mi casa"". futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). 1 August 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  22. ^ Pérez, Christian (22 December 2018). "Versus / Tabaré Viudez firma y refuerza a Olimpia por 3 años". Versus (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Olimpia, 43 veces campeón del fútbol paraguayo". Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (in Spanish). 4 May 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  24. ^ "El tetracampeonato de Olimpia". Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (in Spanish). 19 May 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  25. ^ Clarín, Redacción (9 March 2020). "La impresionante lesión de Tabaré Viudez jugando para Olimpia". Clarín (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  26. ^ "Olimpia rescindió el contrato de Tabaré Viudez - TyC Sports". www.tycsports.com. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  27. ^ "Hay acuerdo para que Tabaré Viudez vuelva a ser Violeta". Defensor Sporting Club (in Spanish). 30 September 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  28. ^ "Un campeón volvió a casa". Defensor Sporting Club (in Spanish). 3 October 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  29. ^ "Defensor Sporting descendió a la Segunda División Profesional después de 56 años". futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  30. ^ "Tabaré Viudez se desvinculó de Defensor y jugará en Rentistas el Uruguayo y Libertadores". futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  31. ^ "Tabaré Viudez y Gastón Rodríguez jugarán en la Liga de Ascenso Profesional 2022". futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  32. ^ "Tabaré Viudez tiene todo acordado con Wanderers y es la tercera incorporación del Bohemio para el Clausura". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 10 August 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  33. ^ Tabaré Viudez – FIFA competition record (archived)
  34. ^ "Bolivia U20 vs. Uruguay U20 - 21 January 2009 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  35. ^ "Uruguay U20 vs. Chile U20 - 23 January 2009 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  36. ^ "Tabare Viudez Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  37. ^ Tabaré Viudez at Soccerway
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