Facundo Mariano Núñez Techera (born 24 February 2006) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Cerro Largo.[1]

Facundo Núñez
Personal information
Full name Facundo Mariano Núñez Techera
Date of birth (2006-02-24) 24 February 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Canelones, Uruguay
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Cerro Largo
Number 10
Youth career
Liverpool de Canelones
Cerro Largo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Cerro Largo 25 (0)
2024Colorado Rapids 2 (loan) 13 (2)
International career
2022 Uruguay U17 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024

Club career

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A former youth academy player of Liverpool de Canelones, Núñez joined Cerro Largo in 2021.[2] He made his professional debut on 14 April 2021 in a 4–1 Copa Sudamericana defeat to Peñarol.[3] Aged 15 years and 49 days, this made him the youngest player in tournament's history.[4] On 31 October 2021, he made his league debut in a 4–1 win against Fénix.[5]

On 1 April 2024, Núñez joined Colorado Rapids 2 on a six-month loan deal.[6]

International career

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Núñez has represented Uruguay at youth level.[6] He was part of Uruguay's under-17 team in 2022.[7]

Personal life

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Núñez is the younger brother of footballer Carlos Núñez.[8]

Career statistics

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As of 11 February 2023[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cerro Largo 2021 Uruguayan Primera División 1 0 1[a] 0 2 0
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
  1. ^ Appearance in Copa Sudamericana.

References

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  1. ^ a b Facundo Núñez at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Se va para arriba! Núñez sueña en grande". Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Peñarol vs. Cerro Largo - 14 April 2021". Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. ^ "PEÑAROL 4-1 CERRO LARGO: FACUNDO NÚÑEZ ES RÉCORD EN LA SUDAMERICANA". 14 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Debutantes en Primera División de octubre 2021". 17 November 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Colorado Rapids 2 sign forward Facundo Núñez". 1 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Uruguay campeón en Argentina". 29 October 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Facundo Núñez, la joya de 15 años de Cerro Largo que enfrentará a Peñarol". 7 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
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