Nigel Zúniga

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

Nigel Zúniga
Personal information
Full name Nigel Alberto Zúniga Hontar
Date of birth (1971-06-09) 9 June 1971
Place of birth Tela, Honduras
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989–1992 Platense
1992–1994 Petrotela
1995–1997 Vida
1997–1998 Motagua
1998–1999 Real Maya
1999–2000 Real España
2000–2002 Marathón 89 (9)
2002–2003 Real España
National team
1996–2000 Honduras 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2013-7-15
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zúniga and the second or maternal family name is Hontar.

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 F.C., moving to C.D. Petrotela, C.D.S. Vida, F.C. Motagua, Real Maya, Real C.D. España and C.D. 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]

References
  1. Nigel Zuñiga
  2. CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 1998 - Full Details - RSSSF
  3. Nigel Zúniga: "Fui taxista pero me asaltaron, ahora pastoreo" (interview and profile) - Diez (in Spanish)
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