Nigel Zúniga | |
Fullname: | Nigel Alberto Zúniga Hontar |
Birth Date: | 9 June 1971 |
Birth Place: | Tela, Honduras |
Position: | Defender |
Years1: | 1989–1992 |
Years2: | 1992–1994 |
Years3: | 1995–1997 |
Years4: | 1997–1998 |
Years5: | 1998–1999 |
Years6: | 1999–2000 |
Years7: | 2000–2002 |
Years8: | 2002–2003 |
Clubs1: | Platense |
Clubs2: | Petrotela |
Clubs3: | Vida |
Clubs4: | Motagua |
Clubs5: | Real Maya |
Clubs6: | Real España |
Clubs7: | Marathón |
Clubs8: | Real España |
Caps7: | 89 |
Goals7: | 9 |
Nationalyears1: | 1996–2000 |
Nationalteam1: | Honduras |
Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Pcupdate: | 2013-7-15 |
Nigel Alberto Zúniga Hontar (born 9 June 1972) is a former Honduran football player who played as a defender.[1]
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).
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.
Now, Zúniga serves as pastor of churches and coach children's soccer teams.[3]