Meet Luciano Valente, a promising midfielder hailing from the Netherlands. Born on the 4th October 2003, Valente is currently carving a name for himself in Feyenoord's ranks as a central attacking midfielder. Standing at an impressive 6ft 2in (1.89m) and weighing in at 12st 12lb (82kg), he carries the responsibility of Feyenoord's number 40 jersey with aplomb. Further enhancing his reputation, Valente has already had the honour of representing his country's under-21 side on the international stage.
As per data from Transfermarkt, Valente's current market value is estimated around £5.95m. While his stock continues to rise, his career trajectory shows a player continuously seeking to enhance his game.
Valente's professional career began with the 2022-23 season at FC Groningen - during which he made a respectable 20 first team appearances. His potential began to shine even more brightly the following season, stepping onto the pitch 34 times, and marking his name on the score sheet seven times. The 2024-2025 season saw him complete another 32 appearances; although scoring only twice, his influence in the midfield was not diminished.
With the 2025-26 season, he took a leap and made a move to Feyenoord where he's already made three first team appearances.
Valente's demonstrated his mettle in high-stakes games too. He was instrumental in the UEFA U21 Qualifiers in 2025 as a member of Netherlands U21, netting twice in the five appearances. Additionally, in the Champions League Qualifiers for the 2025 - 2026 season, he stepped up to the challenge and made two substitute appearances for Feyenoord.
Valente's young but promising career seems full of potential, and it will be exciting to see how he continues to develop and mature as a player.
