Who is Mina Bonino, Federico Valverde's wife? All you need to know about her

Who is Mina Bonino, Federico Valverde's wife? All you need to know about her

Helix Odhiambo
updated at July 16, 2023 at 10:18 AM

Mina Bonino is an Argentine journalist and TV presenter. She is currently dating football star Federico Valverde, who hails from Uruguay. From meeting online to forming a family of two kids, the relationship journey of the two is quite captivating. Read more about Mina and her partner here.

Mina Bonino, the wife of Federico Valverde
Mina Bonino, the wife of Federico Valverde. Photo: Marc Atkins
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Even before meeting the Real Madrid midfielder, Mina rose to prominence through her TV career. She has made a name in the media industry. This article features the Argentine's background profile, family, net worth, and social media presence.

Mina Bonino's profile

Full name

Mina Bonino

Birthday

13 October 1993

Place of birth

Argentina

Nationality

Argentine

Residence

Madrid, Spain

Religion

Christianity

Height

1.75 m (5 feet 9 inches)

Weight

60 kg (132 lbs)

Hair Colour

Brown

Spouse

Federico Valverde

Children

Benicio, Bautista

Sister

Sabry Bonino

Profession

Journalist, sports TV presenter

Net worth

$1.5 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Mina Bonino's age

Valverde's spouse was born on 13 October 1993 in Argentina. She is 30 years old and five years older than the footballer. Mina Bonino's nationality is Argentine, while her partner is of Uruguay nationality. Mina has kept details of her parents private, including what they do and her upbringing. Some sources reveal she has a sister named Sabry Bonino.

Mina Bonino's height

Mina Bonino's nationality
Mina Bonino and her husband, Federico Valverde, have been together for over four years. They share a great relationship. Photo: @minabonino, Jose Ramon Hernando (modified by author)
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The sports presenter is 1.78 m ((5 feet 9 inches) tall and weighs 60 kg (132 lbs). She is shorter than her spouse, whose height is 1.82 m.

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Mina Bonino's net worth
Mina Bonino is a sports presenter and a journalist. She got famous for hosting the TV programme Debo Decir and interviewing personalities. Photo: @MinaBonino (modified by author)
Source: Facebook

Mina Bonino is a respected Argentine journalist and influencer. She has interviewed top personalities and hosted several TV programmes, including Debo Decir. Mina is a River Plate and Real Madrid fan. She met her idol, Sergio Ramos, through her spouse.

How Valverde and Mina Bonino met

Fede and his partner met online through Instagram. They announced their relationship in March 2019 after knowing one another for some time. Mina moved in with the Uruguayan midfielder in Spain two months after their first date.

Mina Bonino's family

Mina Bonino's husband
Federico Valverde of Real Madrid celebrates with partner Mina Bonino after winning the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool at Stade de France on 28 May 2022 in Paris, France. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
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Fede and his partner have two sons. Their firstborn, Benicio, was born on 20 February 2020 in a Madrid hospital after a 14-hour operation. They got their second child, Bautista, on 25 June 2023. The Real Madrid star posted on Twitter and Instagram to welcome their new family member.

"Beni, mom and dad love you very much and they will always be with you, like from the first moment we found out you were on the way. You are our best example," said the Uruguayan midfielder.

Valverde's wife lost baby

Multiple sources revealed that the Uruguayan's wife had lost their child before the birth of their second born. Mina even wrote on Twitter to address the reports. Thankfully, their child was healthy, and the journalist gave birth to Bautista.

"Do I have to explain why they told me that my pregnancy could not continue?" Bonino wrote. "We were silent for almost two months waiting for the result to know whether or not we could continue, having already five months of pregnancy." She added.

Federico Valverde's bio

Mina Bonini's family
Federico Valverde of Real Madrid plays with his son and wife ahead of their La Liga match against Getafe CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on 9 April 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Diego Souto
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Mina Bonino's husband, Federico Valverde, is a professional footballer from Uruguay, playing as an attacking midfielder for Real Madrid and Uruguay national team. Fede was born on 22 July 1998, in Montevideo, Uruguay, to Julio and Doris Valverde.

The midfielder hails from a middle-class family upbringing with Roman Catholic parents. He has an older brother named Diego. Fede's passion for football began when he was three years old. His career started in 2008 after joining Penarol.

Fede Valverde and Mina Bonino
Federico Valverde is one of the most crucial players in Real Madrid. He has helped the club win several trophies. Photo: @minabonino, Maria Jimenez (modified by author)
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In July 2016, Federico Valverde completed a transfer from Peñarol to Real Madrid. He joined their reserve team, Castilla and played for one season before earning a promotion to the senior squad in 2017. The Los Blancos sent the midfielder out on loan to Deportivo La Coruna in 201,7. He made 24 appearances for the club and then returned to Madrid.

Valverde has 204 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 18 times and providing 15 assists as of July 2023. He has won multiple titles, including the Champions League, La Liga, Copa Del Rey, FIFA Club World Cup, and European and Spanish Super Cups. The midfielder also has played 49 games for Uruguay, scoring five goals.

Mina Bonino's Messi post

Mina Bonino's Messi
Federico Valverde's wife, Mina Bonino, was among the people who hailed Lionel Messi for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Photo: Oscar J. Barroso, Simon Bruty (modified by author)
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Fede's wife faced a backlash from furious fans after she called Argentina captain Lionel Messi the "GOAT" to mean the greatest player in world history. Messi guided Mina's nation, Argentina, to World Cup glory in 2022. However, most Real Madrid fans prefer their former star, Cristiano Ronaldo, to the Argentine.

Mina Bonino on Casemiro

The journalist also made headlines after sharing a screenshot of her message to Casemiro, asking him not to leave Real Madrid. Casemiro was Valverde's teammate and one of the most influential figures in Real Madrid's dressing room. However, he joined Manchester United in August 2022.

Mina Bonino's net worth

Fede's wife has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Mina has made her wealth from her TV career, journalism and brand promotions. Her husband has a net worth of $22 million.

Federico Valverde and Mina Bonino's house

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Federico Valverde's family live in a luxurious home in Madrid. Photo: @minabonino (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Valverde lives with his family in a house he bought in Madrid. He also has properties in Uruguay. Federico also has a collection of expensive and luxurious cars, which includes a Range Rover Sport, Audi, and BMW.

Social media

Mina is available on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where you can access some of her latest photos. Mina Bonino's Instagram account has 917k followers as of July 2023, while her Facebook account has 79k followers. Mina Bonino's Twitter has 256.3k followers.

Valverde is also available on social media, with over 18 million followers across his platforms. His official Twitter account has 2.2 million followers, while on Facebook, he has 6.5 million followers. His Instagram account has 10.7 million followers.

Mina Bonino has set an excellent example by caring for her family and supporting her partner. She is a role model to many young women aspiring to become journalists and TV presenters.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.