Facundo Núñez

Facundo Mariano Núñez Techera (born 24 February 2006) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Colorado Rapids 2, on loan from Uruguayan Primera División club Cerro Largo.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Núñez and the second or maternal family name is Techera.
Facundo Núñez
Personal information
Full name Facundo Mariano Núñez Techera
Date of birth (2006-02-24) 24 February 2006
Place of birth Canelones, Uruguay
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Colorado Rapids 2
(on loan from Cerro Largo)
Number 46
Youth career
Liverpool de Canelones
Cerro Largo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Cerro Largo 24 (0)
2024– → Colorado Rapids 2 (loan) 9 (1)
International career
2022 Uruguay U17 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 June 2024

Club career

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

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

Personal life

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

Career statistics
As of 11 February 2023[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cerro Largo 2021 Uruguayan Primera División 10—1[lower-alpha 1]020
2022 00000000
2023 2000—20
Career total 30001040
  1. Appearance in Copa Sudamericana.

References
  1. 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. "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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