Diego Gabriel Valdez Samudio (born 14 November 1993), better known as Mudo Valdez (

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, ''the mute''), is a Paraguayan professional

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who plays as a

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for Neftchi PFK.

Professional career

Valdez spent his early career in the lower leagues of Paraguay with Rubio Ñu, Herreros Bueno, and

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before moving to

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in 2016. He made his professional debut with Sportivo San Lorenzo in a 1-0

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win over Club River Plate on 22 January 2019. On 28 September 2023 he joined Neftchi

International career

Valdez made his debut for the

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in a friendly 1–0 loss to

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on 22 March 2019.

Personal life

Valdez received the nickname "El Mudo" (Spanish for mute) from his coach, Xavi Roura, for how quiet Valdez was.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Valdez, Mudo 1993 births Living people Paraguayan men's footballers Paraguay men's international footballers Paraguayan expatriate men's footballers Paraguayan Primera División players Liga MX players Club Sportivo San Lorenzo footballers Atlético San Luis footballers Club Sol de América footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Men's association football midfielders