Rafael Núñez (footballer)
Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata (born 25 January 2002) is a Dominican professional footballer who plays as an winger for Canadian club Atlético Ottawa, on loan from Spanish club Atlético Madrid.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Bonao, Dominican Republic | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Atlético Ottawa (on loan from Atlético Madrid) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rayo Vallecano | |||
| 2015–2021 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Atlético Madrid | 0 | (0) |
| 2021– | → Atlético Ottawa (loan) | 22 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2021– | Dominican Republic U23 | 3 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 October 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 24 June 2021 | |||
Early life
Núñez was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic and grew up in Spain.[1]
Club career
Atlético Madrid
In 2015, Núñez joined the academy program of La Liga side Atlético Madrid.[1] On 10 June 2021, he went on loan with Atléti-owned Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[1]
International career
In March 2021, Núñez represented the Dominican Republic at the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, making three appearances.[1]
References
- Nicholas Ryan (10 June 2021). "Atlético Ottawa Signs Spanish-Dominican Attacking Winger Rafael Núñez". Atlético Ottawa. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
External links
- Rafael Núñez at Soccerway
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