SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

MAXIMILIANO GOMEZ
MAXIMILIANO GOMEZ
MAXIMILIANO GOMEZ
Uruguay flag
Number
#16
Nationality
Uruguay
Team
URUGUAY (South America)
Coach
OSCAR TABAREZ
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 6 5 6 7 3 7 40 0.9 £4.5M

Player name: Maximiliano Gómez (commonly written as Maximiliano Gómez or Maxi Gómez)

  • Full name: Maximiliano Gómez González
  • Date of birth: August 14, 1996
  • Place of birth: Florida, Uruguay
  • Nationality: Uruguayan
  • Position: Striker (centre forward)
  • Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (selected clubs):

  • Defensor Sporting (Uruguay) — youth and senior breakthrough
  • Celta de Vigo (Spain) — joined in January 2017, developed in La Liga
  • Valencia CF (Spain) — transferred in 2019, played in La Liga and UEFA competitions
  • Trabzonspor (Turkey) — loan in 2022–2023, later permanent move
  • Atlético Mineiro (Brazil) — joined on loan in 2024

International career (Uruguay):

  • Senior debut: 2018
  • Caps and goals (approximate, subject to change): around 20–25 caps and several goals for the Uruguay national team since 2018
  • Tournaments: part of Uruguay squads for World Cup qualifying campaigns and CONMEBOL competitions; included in squads for major fixtures following his debut period

Playing style and notes:

  • Physical centre-forward known for strength, aerial ability and finishing inside the box.
  • Has had periods hindered by injuries, which affected continuity at club and international level.
  • Recognized for good movement in the penalty area and the ability to hold up play for teammates.

Honours (selected):

  • Domestic cup and league honours may include titles won with Trabzonspor and/or Atlético Mineiro depending on season timing; specific honours depend on seasons and competitions.

Note: Squad numbers, exact caps/goals and current club status can change frequently. For the latest statistics (appearances, goals, current club and season honours), consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club/national team sources.