Nigel Zúniga

Nigel Zúniga
Personal information
Full nameNigel Alberto Zúniga Hontar
Date of birth9 June 1971
Place of birthTela, Honduras
Playing positionDefender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1989–1992Platense
1992–1994Petrotela
1995–1997Vida
1997–1998Motagua
1998–1999Real Maya
1999–2000Real España
2000–2002Marathón89(9)
2002–2003Real España
National team
1996-2000Honduras5(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2013-7-15.
† Appearances (Goals).
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Zúniga and the second or maternal family name is Hontar.

Nigel Alberto Zúniga Hontar (born 9 June 1972) is a former Honduran football player who played as a defender.[1]

Club career

Known by his powerful left foot and excellent defensive and offensive work, Zúniga has excelled in his career in the Honduran football. He started his career in Platense, moving to Petrotela, Vida, Motagua, Real Maya, Real España and Marathón.

He managed to be champion with Motagua (1997-98 Apertura) and Marathón (2001-02 Clausura).

International career

Zúniga made his debut for Honduras in a March 1996 friendly match and has earned a total of 5 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[2]

His final international was a May 2000 friendly match against Canada.

Retirement

Now, Zúniga serves as pastor of churches and coach children's soccer teams.[3]

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