Maximiliano Gómez built his name across La Liga, the Turkish Süper Lig, and South America.
This article breaks down his net worth, salary, career earnings, and the full story behind his football journey.
Maximiliano Gómez’s Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maximiliano Gómez González |
| Date of Birth | August 14, 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of Birth | Paysandú, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Position | Centre-Forward |
| Current Club | Club Nacional (Uruguay) |
| Turned Professional | 2015 |
| Net Worth | ~$4 million (estimated) |
| Current Salary | ~£6,900/week (£358,800/year) |
| Partner | Noelia Luzardo |
| @maxi_gomez9 |
Early Life and Career
Maximiliano Gómez González was born on August 14, 1996, in Paysandú, a city in western Uruguay.
He grew up in a football-loving country and started playing organized football with youth club Litoral before joining the Defensor Sporting academy in Montevideo around 2013.
Defensor Sporting is one of Uruguay’s most storied clubs, and it gave Gómez the right environment to develop.
He broke into the senior squad in 2015, making his professional debut in the Uruguayan Primera División.
Over the next two seasons, he made 52 appearances and scored 29 goals for the club — a remarkable return for a teenager, and one that immediately drew attention from European scouts.
His 2017 campaign with Defensor was especially eye-catching. He contributed ten goals in just 12 matches, including a brace in a 2–0 win against Danubio in March 2017.
Those performances made it impossible for La Liga clubs to ignore him any longer. By May of that year, his move to Spain was confirmed.
Professional Career
In May 2017, Gómez signed a five-year deal with La Liga club Celta de Vigo, moving abroad for the first time in his career. He made an immediate impact, scoring a brace on debut in a 2–3 home loss against Real Sociedad.
He finished that first season with 17 goals in 36 games — the seventh-highest tally in La Liga that year.
Gómez contributed 13 goals in 2018–19 as Celta finished one place above relegation. This included one on the final day, as they defeated newly crowned champions FC Barcelona 2–0 at Balaídos.
His two seasons at Celta produced 30 goals in 73 appearances across all competitions — a record that convinced Valencia to pay a significant fee.
On July 14, 2019, Gómez signed a five-year deal at Mestalla. Valencia reportedly paid a fee in the region of €14 million, with Spanish forward Santi Mina moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal.
The release clause was set at a staggering €140 million. At Valencia, he scored 23 goals in 109 appearances but struggled with a series of injuries that limited his best years at the club.
In the summer of 2022, Valencia sold him to Trabzonspor for €3 million due to UEFA Financial Fair Play pressures.
He spent time on loan at Cádiz during 2023–24 before returning to Uruguay.
After a brief spell back at Defensor Sporting in early 2025, he joined Club Nacional on Transfermarkt in mid-2025 for a fee of around €400,000.
On the international stage, Gómez earned his first cap for Uruguay in 2017 and represented his country at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and two Copa América tournaments (2019 and 2021).
Girlfriend
Maximiliano Gómez is in a relationship with Noelia Luzardo. The couple has a daughter named Catalina Gómez.
Gómez is a private person and rarely discusses his personal life publicly, though he occasionally shares family moments on his verified Instagram account (@maxi_gomez9).
His parents are Carlos Gómez and Ivonne González.
Maximiliano Gómez’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Maximiliano Gómez’s has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
He built this through professional football contracts in Uruguay, Spain, and Turkey across more than a decade. His peak earning years came during his time at Valencia CF, where he earned up to €1.5 million annually.
Contract
Gómez currently plays for Club Nacional de Football in the Uruguayan First Division. His contract expires on December 31, 2026.
Nacional signed him from Defensor Sporting in July 2025 for around €400,000. His deal runs through the end of the 2026 calendar year, with no public confirmation of an extension at this time.
Salary
Maxi Gómez currently earns £6,900 per week, which works out to £358,800 per year at Club Nacional de Football. This represents a significant step down from his peak salary years in Spain.
During the 2020–21 season at Valencia, he was earning around £49,000 per week. His Cádiz loan in 2023–24 was his highest-paid season on record, with reported annual earnings of around €3.6 million — likely inflated by loan-related bonuses.
You can verify his current salary data via Salary Sport’s Maxi Gómez profile.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Team | Est. Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Defensor Sporting | ~$80,000 |
| 2016–17 | Defensor Sporting | ~$120,000 |
| 2017–18 | Celta de Vigo | ~$700,000 |
| 2018–19 | Celta de Vigo | ~$1,000,000 |
| 2019–20 | Valencia CF | ~€1,500,000 |
| 2020–21 | Valencia CF | ~€1,500,000 |
| 2021–22 | Valencia CF | ~€1,500,000 |
| 2022–23 | Trabzonspor | ~€2,100,000 |
| 2023–24 | Cádiz CF (loan) | ~€3,600,000 |
| 2024–25 | Trabzonspor / Defensor | ~€500,000 (est.) |
| 2025–26 | Club Nacional | ~£358,800 |
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–17 | Defensor Sporting | Uruguayan Primera | 27 | 29 | — |
| 2017–18 | Celta de Vigo | La Liga | 36 | 17 | 4 |
| 2018–19 | Celta de Vigo | La Liga | 35 | 13 | 5 |
| 2019–20 | Valencia CF | La Liga | 33 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | Valencia CF | La Liga | 33 | 8 | — |
| 2021–22 | Valencia CF | La Liga | 20 | 5 | — |
| 2022–23 | Trabzonspor | Süper Lig | 28 | 8 | — |
| 2023–24 | Cádiz CF (loan) | La Liga | 26 | 5 | — |
| 2025 | Defensor Sporting | Uruguayan Primera | — | — | — |
| 2025–26 | Club Nacional | Uruguayan Primera | — | — | — |
FAQs
What is Maximiliano Gómez’s net worth?
Maximiliano Gómez has an estimated net worth of around $4 million. He built this through contracts at Celta de Vigo, Valencia CF, Trabzonspor, and Club Nacional over his career.
How much does Maxi Gómez earn per week?
He currently earns approximately £6,900 per week at Club Nacional de Football in Uruguay. His peak weekly salary was around £50,000 during his time at Valencia CF in 2020.
Which clubs has Maxi Gómez played for?
Gómez has played for Defensor Sporting, Celta de Vigo, Valencia CF, Trabzonspor, and Cádiz CF on loan, before returning to Uruguay with Club Nacional in 2025.
Did Maxi Gómez play in the FIFA World Cup?
Yes, he represented Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He also appeared for Uruguay at the Copa América in 2019 and 2021.
What is Maxi Gómez’s current club?
Gómez plays for Club Nacional in the Uruguayan Primera División. He joined the Montevideo-based club in July 2025 on a deal running through December 2026.
