Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro is a Uruguayan striker born on June 24, 1999, in Artigas, Uruguay. He began his professional career with Peñarol in Uruguay's Primera División, where he quickly established himself as a prolific goalscorer. His impressive performances led to a move to Spanish Segunda División club Almería in 2019, where he continued to find the net regularly. Núñez's breakout moment came with his transfer to Benfica in Portugal in 2020 for around €24 million. At Benfica, he became one of Europe's most sought-after strikers, scoring over 30 goals across all competitions in the 2021-22 season and helping the club reach the Champions League quarterfinals. His pace, physicality, and clinical finishing ability attracted Liverpool FC, who signed him in June 2022 for an initial fee of €75 million, potentially rising to €100 million. Núñez has been a key player for the Uruguay national team since his debut in 2019, representing his country in the Copa América and World Cup. He wears number 7 for Uruguay and is known for his direct running, aerial ability, and versatility across the front line.