Rafael Núñez (footballer)

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Núñez and the second or maternal family name is Mata.
Rafael Núñez
Personal information
Full name Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata
Date of birth (2002-01-25) 25 January 2002 (age 19)
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) 25 (0)
National team‡
2021– Dominican Republic U23 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 December 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 24 June 2021

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.

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] 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[]

In March 2021, Núñez represented the Dominican Republic at the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, making three appearances.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ 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[]

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