Wilmar Valdez
UruguayadministratorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Wilmar Valdez is an influential Uruguayan sports administrator known for his role as the president of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) from 2013 to 2019. He played a significant part in the development of football in Uruguay, overseeing several critical changes and advancements in the national team's preparations for international tournaments, including the World Cup. His leadership was particularly noted during the World Cup preparations, where he navigated the complexities of managing resources and logistics for the national team, ensuring that players were well-prepared and supported. Valdez has been in the news recently due to discussions surrounding the AUF's plans to enhance training facilities in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Wilmar Valdez is mentioned as a friend of Gustavo Bares, indicating a network of political alliances.
Saben que siempre que Bares va a la AUF tiene la camiseta de OFI 100% y que va a pelear hasta lo últimoUruguay· 2026-09-22
Wilmar Valdez was the president of AUF when Domínguez took over.
Conmebol celebró los 10 años de la presidencia de Domínguez, con Infantino, Ignacio Alonso, Lacalle Pou, Nacional y sin Peñarol, porque Ruglio no viajóUruguay· 2026-01-28
Wilmar Valdez was the president of the AUF during the discussions about the new statutes.
Lo que hicimos fue devolverle el poder a la AUFUruguay· 2025-12-23
Wilmar Valdez's management during the World Cup 2018 faced criticism for the costs involved.
la AUF cierra el círculo para que el plantel de Marcelo Bielsa viaje al Mundial cinco días antes del debutUruguay· 2025-10-31
