Darwin Núñez

Darwin Núñez contract and transfer fees

Darwin Núñez's contract with Al Hilal runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Darwin Núñez has moved for €187m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (4 paid transfers). The biggest: €85m, Benfica to Liverpool, Jul 2022.

Al Hilal paid €53m for Darwin Núñez in August 2025. His value is now €19m, €34m below the fee. That is €3m per appearance across his 16 for them so far.

Darwin Núñez transfer history and what each club made

• Peñarol · sold to Almería for €15m (Aug 2019)
• Almería · signed from Peñarol for €15m (Aug 2019) · sold to Benfica for €34m (Sep 2020) · profit for Almería €19m
• Benfica · signed from Almería for €34m (Sep 2020) · sold to Liverpool for €85m (Jul 2022) · profit for Benfica €51m
• Liverpool · signed from Benfica for €85m (Jul 2022) · sold to Al Hilal for €53m (Aug 2025) · loss for Liverpool €32m
• Al Hilal · signed from Liverpool for €53m (Aug 2025) · current club

Darwin Núñez injury record and availability

Darwin Núñez has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Darwin Núñez has played 822 of a possible 900 minutes since he joined (91%): 9 starts and 10 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.79.

Since 2020, Darwin Núñez has had 15 injury spells: 215 days out and 32 games missed. Most frequent: ill (3 times). Longest: knee surgery, 89 days (May 2021).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 24 days out, 3 games missed
• 2024/25: 3 spells, 11 days out, 2 games missed

Al Hilal injury list

Darwin Núñez international career: Uruguay caps

Darwin Núñez has 44 senior caps for Uruguay (2,885 minutes, 33 starts), the first in November 2019.

Last 12 months: 8 caps, 5 starts, 419 minutes in 8 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 10 Oct 2026.