Joaquín Valiente

Joaquín Valiente Cioli (born 13 April 2001) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for FC Dallas.

Early life Valiente was born on 13 April 2001. Born in Colonia Valdense, Uruguay, he is a native of the city.

Career As a youth player, Valiente joined the youth academy of Uruguayan side Club Atlético Colonia Valdense. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Uruguayan side Defensor Sporting in 2017 and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2020, where he made 105 league appearances and scored 13 goals and helped them win the 2023 Copa Uruguay and the 2024 Copa Uruguay.

Ahead of the 2025 season, he was sent on loan to Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC, where he made thirty-eight league appearances and scored five goals. During February 2026, he signed for American side FC Dallas.