Víctor Muñoz Villanueva (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbiktoɾ muˈɲoθ]; born 13 July 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger or forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Spain national team.
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Club career
Early career
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Muñoz joined Barcelona's La Masia at the age of eleven, after beginning at Sant Gabriel. In 2017, at the age of fourteen, he left the club and joined the youth academy of Damm.
Real Madrid
In June 2021, Muñoz joined the youth team of Real Madrid, where he played in the UEFA Youth League. After making his senior debut with farm team RSC Internacional in 2022, he was promoted to the club's reserve team in Primera Federación in the following year.
During the 2024–25 season, Muñoz was regarded to have established himself as a starter for Castilla. On 11 May 2025, he made his La Liga debut, replacing Vinícius Júnior in the 88th minute in a 4–3 defeat against his former side Barcelona.
On 18 June 2025, Muñoz made his FIFA Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid's first match under new head coach Xabi Alonso, coming on in the 80th minute for Vinícius Júnior in a 1–1 draw against Al-Hilal.
Osasuna
On 11 July 2025, Muñoz signed a five-year contract with fellow La Liga club Osasuna, for a transfer fee of €5 million for 50% of his economic rights, with a further €1 million due in variables. Later that year, on 25 September, he netted his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Elche.
Liverpool
On 18 June 2026, Muñoz signed for Premier League club Liverpool on a long-term deal worth €40 million, matching his buyout clause. He made his debut for Liverpool in a 2–2 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park on 23 August, in the club's first game of the 2026–27 Premier League season. On 29 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 home draw with Nottingham Forest.
International career
On 27 March 2026, Muñoz made his debut for Spain and scored his side's third goal in a 3–0 friendly victory against Serbia at Estadio de la Ceramica.
On 25 May 2026, Muñoz was selected in Spain's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was an unused substitute in all of his country's matches as they went on to win the tournament.
Style of play
Muñoz plays as a winger or forward. American news website The Sporting News wrote in 2024 that "his speed is what makes him stand out the most and made him recently known as the fastest player in the Real Madrid squad".
Muñoz is known to operate as a traditional winger who plays on the left wing. He runs back behind the opposition instead of dropping deep. He is also known to be an attacking threat even without having possession of the ball. His ability to accelerate could also be a deciding factor.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 9 September 2026
International
As of match played 31 March 2026
As of match played 27 March 2026
Spain score listed first, score column indicates score after each Muñoz goal
Honours
Spain
FIFA World Cup: 2026
Individual
La Liga U23 Player of the Month: February 2026, March 2026