Santiago Bueno

Barcelona On 31 January 2017, Barcelona reached an agreement with Peñarol for the transfer of Bueno. He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Catalans. Barcelona had followed his progress for a year before signing him.

Peralada (loans) On 24 January 2018, Bueno was loaned to Segunda División B side Peralada-Girona B until the end of the season. He returned to the side on 31 August 2018, for a second loan spell.

Girona On 19 August 2019, Bueno signed a five-year contract with Girona in the second division, as a free agent. He made his debut for the club on 19 December, starting in a 2–1 away win against Linares Deportivo in that season's Copa del Rey.

Bueno made his professional debut on 20 July 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Christian Rivera in a 2–0 loss at Alcorcón in the Segunda División. He scored his first professional goal on 10 April 2021, but in a 2–1 loss against Rayo Vallecano, and was a regular starter during the 2021–22 season as the club achieved promotion to La Liga.

Bueno made his debut in the Spanish top tier on 14 August 2022, starting in a 1–0 away loss to Valencia. The following 23 January, he renewed his contract until 2026.

Wolverhampton Wanderers On 30 August 2023, Bueno underwent a medical for a transfer to English club Wolverhampton Wanderers. A day later, he officially joined the club for a reported £8.5 million fee, signing a five-year contract.

Bueno made his Wolves debut in an EFL Cup game away to Ipswich Town on 26 September 2023.

Bueno made his Premier League debut in a controversial 3–2 defeat away to Fulham on 27 November 2023 that featured three penalties.

On 27 September 2025, he scored his first goal for the club and first ever Premier League goal in a 1–1 draw with Tottenham.

International career Bueno with the Uruguay under-20 team in 2017Bueno has represented Uruguay at under-17 and under-20 youth international levels.

On 21 October 2022, Bueno was named in Uruguay's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but did not make it to the final squad. He made his debut with the full side on 24 March 2023, starting in a 1–1 friendly draw against Japan at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo. On 31 May 2026, he was named in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life Bueno is the younger brother of professional footballer Gastón Bueno.

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