Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata (born 25 January 2002) is a Dominican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club UD Almería B.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata | ||
| Date of birth | (2002-01-25) 25 January 2002 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Bonao, Dominican Republic | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | UD Almería B | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| 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) |
| 2022– | UD Almería B | 19 | (4) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2021– | Dominican Republic U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2022– | Dominican Republic | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 June 2021 | |||
Núñez was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic and grew up in Spain.[1]
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.
In March 2021, Núñez represented the Dominican Republic at the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, making three appearances.[1]
Atlético Ottawa – current squad | |
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