Ronald Araújo is an international Uruguayan professional footballer. His full name is Ronald Federico Araújo da Silva. He has played in the Barcelona and the Uruguay national football team. Mainly, his playing position is Centre-back.
He played for the national side in Uruguay’s senior, U-18, and U-20 teams. On 13 October 2020, he made his international professional debut in the Uruguay national team.
José María Giménez, Sergio Rochet, Fernando Muslera, 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
Araújo was born on 7 March 1999. According to the date, his age is 26 years old (As of 2025), and his birthplace is Rivera, Uruguay. His height is 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 m.
Ronald Araújo’s wife or girlfriend
Araújo has married his childhood sweetheart Abigail Olivera. This pair has a daughter.
We will see here Ronald Araújo’s biography details, net worth, salary, and family details.
His Salary and Net worth
Uruguayan Centre-back Araújo started a long-term deal on a reported salary per week of EUR 124,000 and per year of EUR 6,448,000.
As of professional footballer, his highest market value is between €17.3M and €28.9M also his net worth is approximately EUR 10,538,320.
Ronald Araújo’s Club, and other careers
Araújo joined his home club Huracán de Rivera then was named the club Rentistas in 2016.
On 28 July 2017, Araújo signed a contract with Primera División side Boston River.
On 29 August 2018, he made a five-year deal with FC Barcelona and his deal fee was reported €1.7 million.
His International, and FIFA 22 career
Araújo was first called up in the Uruguay under-18 and under-20 teams.
On 5 October 2020, he was called up to Uruguay’s senior squad to play the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Chile.
Araújo was named in the Uruguay final 26-man squad for the tour of 2021 Copa América in Brazil.
Finally, he was called up to the French National side in the 26-man squad of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar as a center-back player.
Ronald Araújo’s biography, family, and football career details
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Ronald Araújo’s honors
Araújo attained some individual and international titles-
- Copa del Rey in 2020–21
- In 2018, the South American Games silver medal
- La Liga Team of the Season- (2021–22)
- Frequently asked question
Which country is Ronald Araujo from?
He comes from Rivera, Uruguay.
How much money does Julian Araujo make?
He earns $575,000.00 (2022 MLS Player Salaries ).
What is the position of Ronald Araujo?
He is the Uruguayan best Defender.
