Who Is Lorena Mañas? Meet Darwin Núñez's Charming Wife and Their Beautiful Children
Uruguay officially starts its 2026 World Cup tournament and Darwin Núñez once again leading their attack.
The Liverpool forward has built a reputation as one of the most explosive strikers in world football, known for his pace, physicality, and relentless style of play. But away from the pitch,Núñez shares his life with Lorena Mañas, his long-term partner, and their young family.
Who Is Lorena Mañas?
Darwin Núñez is in a long-term relationship with Lorena Mañas, a Spanish model and social media personality.
Born in Almería, Spain, Mañas first came into the public eye through her previous marriage to former Barcelona defender Aleix Vidal, with whom she shares a daughter named Chloe. Despite her early exposure to football circles, she has since built a more private life while continuing to attract attention due to her relationship with Núñez.
She is known for keeping a low public profile, maintaining a private social media presence, and focusing largely on family life rather than the spotlight that comes with elite football
Núñez and Mañas reportedly met during his time playing in Spain in 2019-2020 before his move to Benfica.
When Núñez made his move to Benfica in 2020, Mañas relocated with him to Lisbon, staying close as his career began to take off in Portugal.
How Many Children Do They Have?
Darwin Núñez and Lorena Mañas share a son together, Darwin Jr., who was born in January 2022.
Mañas also has a daughter, Chloe, from her previous relationship. Alongside Darwin Jr., Mañas also has a daughter, Chloe, from her previous relationship with Aleix Vidal. Núñez has embraced life as part of a blended family, and together they have built a home life that has moved with him across Spain, Portugal, and England.
Darwin Núñez and his partner Lorena Mañas have announced they're expecting a baby
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) November 10, 2024
The Uruguayan striker dedicated his goal against Aston Villa to their soon-to-be new arrival pic.twitter.com/aKTjrTN3br
In late 2024, the couple announced they were expecting another child, a moment Núñez marked in celebration after scoring for Liverpool by dedicating his goal to Mañas and their growing family.
Their second child together, a daughter named Isabella, was born on February 7, 2025.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM.