Valeria Valdez Varela is a Mexican professional footballer who playes as a midfielder.
Valdez was born in Tijuana, Baja California, a city known for producing several top-tier Mexican talents.
She is a "founding player" of the Liga MX Femenil, having started her professional career with Monterrey (Rayadas) in 2017.
During her time with Monterrey, she reached a significant milestone by making over 200 appearances for the club across all competitions.
She is a three-time Liga MX Femenil champion, winning titles with Monterrey in Apertura 2019, Apertura 2021, and Clausura 2024.
Valdez had an unconventional path to the pitch; before becoming a player for Monterrey, she worked as a professional photographer covering matches for a local media outlet at Estadio BBVA.
| Liga MX Femenil Champion | 3× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2024
-
present
|
Cruz Azul | 64 | 7 |
|
2017
-
2024
|
Monterrey | 162 | 7 |