Fernando Muslera is an international Uruguayan professional footballer. His full name is Néstor Fernando Muslera Micol. He has played in the Galatasaray and Uruguay national football team. Mainly, his playing position is Goalkeeper.
Muslera is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of this generation. In 2011, he was ranked the world’s sixth goalkeeper by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics.
He played for the national side in Uruguay’s senior, U-17, and U-20 team. On 10 October 2009, he made his international professional debut in the Uruguay national team.
Facundo Torres, Rodrigo Bentancur, Diego Godín, Facundo Pellistri, Federico Valverde, Diego Rossi, Edinson Cavani, Darwin Núñez played with him in the Uruguay national football team.
His age and height
Muslera was born on 16 June 1986. According to the date, his age is 39 years old (As of 2025), and his birthplace is Buenos Aires, Argentina. His height is 6 feet 3 inches or 1.90 m.
Fernando Muslera’s wife or girlfriend
Muslera married the Uruguayan model Patricia Callero in 2016. The couple has two children a son Kailash Muslera and a daughter Tizi Muslera.
We will see here Muslera’s biography details, net worth, salary, and family details.
His Salary and Net worth
Uruguayan Goalkeeper Muslera started a long-term deal on a reported salary per week of EUR 71,000 and per year of 2.59 million EUR.
As of professional footballer, his highest market value is €1.70m with also a net worth is approximately $12 million.
Fernando Muslera’s Club, and other careers
Muslera started his club career with Montevideo Wanderers in 2004.
In 2007, he joined the Italian club Lazio and won the 2009 Coppa Italia Final.
Muslera signed a professional contract with the Turkish club Galatasaray and his deal fee was around €12 million.
He won 5 Süper Lig titles, and 4 Turkish Super Cups for playing in the Galatasaray’s club.
His International career
Muslera was first called up to the Uruguay senior team in 2009.
He played 5 Copa América tournaments and won the title of 2011 Copa América.
He is the senior Uruguayan goalkeeper who played in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cups.
Muslera made his first appearance as Uruguay’s captain against Costa Rica on 6 September 2019.
Fernando Muslera’s biography, family, and football career details
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Fernando Muslera’s honors
Muslera won many individual and international titles-
- Liguilla in 2007
- Coppa Italia- (2008–09)
- Supercoppa Italiana in 2009
- Turkish Cup- 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, and 2018–19
- Turkish Super Cup (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2019)
- In 2011, Copa América
- Süper Lig: Goalkeeper of the Year (2011–12)
- In 2016, Turkish Footballer of the Year
People also ask:
Who is the Uruguay goalkeeper?
Muslera is the best Uruguayan goalkeeper.
Who is the best soccer player in Uruguay?
Luis Suárez is the best soccer player in Uruguay.
How old is Muslera?
He was born on June 16, 1986. Now, his 36 years old.
However, we believe that Muslera will be selected in Uruguay’s senior squad to play for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
