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Rafael Núñez (footballer)

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Rafael Núñez
Personal information
Full name Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata[1]
Date of birth (2002-01-25) 25 January 2002 (age 22)[1]
Place of birth Bonao, Dominican Republic
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
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)
2021Atlético Ottawa (loan) 25 (0)
2022–2023 Almería B 43 (5)
2023–2024 Elche B 23 (6)
2023– Elche 12 (1)
International career
2021– Dominican Republic U23 3 (0)
2024 Dominican Republic Olympic 3 (1)
2022– Dominican Republic 8 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 October 2024

Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata (born 25 January 2002) is a Dominican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Elche CF Ilicitano.

Early life

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Núñez was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic and grew up in Spain.[2]

Club career

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Atlético Madrid

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In 2015, Núñez joined the academy program of La Liga side Atlético Madrid.[2] In June 2021, he went on loan with Atléti-owned Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[2] He made his professional debut on June 26 against FC Edmonton.

International career

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In March 2021, Núñez represented the Dominican Republic at the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, making three appearances.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list" (PDF). FIFA. 24 July 2024. p. 2. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Nicholas Ryan (10 June 2021). "Atlético Ottawa Signs Spanish-Dominican Attacking Winger Rafael Núñez". Atlético Ottawa. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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