Nigel Zúniga

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
International career
1996-2000	Honduras	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2013-7-15

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.

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.

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.

External links

• Nigel Zúniga at National-Football-Teams.com