Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata (born 25 January 2002) is a Dominican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Elche CF Ilicitano.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Bonao, Dominican Republic | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Elche B | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rayo Vallecano | |||
| 2015–2021 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Atlético Madrid B | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Atlético Ottawa (loan) | 25 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Almería B | 43 | (5) |
| 2023– | Elche B | 19 | (3) |
| 2023– | Elche | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021– | Dominican Republic U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2022– | Dominican Republic | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 September 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022 | |||
Early life edit
Núñez was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic and grew up in Spain.[1]
Club career edit
Atlético Madrid edit
In 2015, Núñez joined the academy program of La Liga side Atlético Madrid.[1] In June 2021, he went on loan with Atléti-owned Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[1] He made his professional debut on June 26 against FC Edmonton.
International career edit
In March 2021, Núñez represented the Dominican Republic at the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, making three appearances.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Nicholas Ryan (10 June 2021). "Atlético Ottawa Signs Spanish-Dominican Attacking Winger Rafael Núñez". Atlético Ottawa. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
External links edit
- Rafael Núñez at Soccerway