The Secret Behind Valverde's Success: A Healthy Mind In A Healthy Body

Fede Valverde (Instagram @fedevalverde)

JAKARTA - Fede Valverde has peaked in the first half of La Liga this season for Real Madrid. Although Los Blancos have plenty of talented midfielders, the Uruguay international has stood out.

The Real Madrid midfielder has worked on his mind, considering concentration as a key aspect that can lead to success.

After scoring an away goal at Elche on Wednesday, Valverde celebrated by taking up a meditative position. He didn't do it to emulate Erling Haaland, or to show that he was a fan of yoga.

This celebration is in line with its motto: 'Healthy mind in a healthy body'. Valverde has focused all his efforts on ensuring that his mind works flawlessly despite the high demands at Real Madrid, where competition is immense.

"Relax. We have to keep working," Valverde wrote on Twitter, where he posted a photo of his celebration.

Calma 🧘🏼‍♂️ Hay que seguir trabajando 🙌🏼🤍#RMLiga #HalaMadrid@laliga @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/2SrNZWSTSi

— Fede Valverde (@fedeevalverde) October 20, 2022

After the El Clasico against Barcelona, ​​Toni Kroos tweeted that Valverde is one of the best three midfielders in the world.

Not without reason, the Uruguayan is working with a sports psychologist, who has helped him show his potential this season.

Valverde has got a boost in confidence and he can now work better in preparation for the game, developing his anticipation and decision-making.

The results speak for themselves. Despite not being a striker, Valverde has shone at both ends of the pitch. Coupled with his goal against Sevilla on Saturday night, he has scored seven goals in all competitions, more than Karim Benzema.

It seems Carlo Ancelotti was right when he told Valverde he had to score more than 10 goals.

"If you think of a modern insider, you only think of him," the Italy coach said on Wednesday.