Place of birth Tela, Honduras Name Nigel Zuniga Playing position Role Football player | Years Team Position Defender 1989–1992 Platense | |
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Full name Nigel Alberto Zuniga Hontar Date of birth (1971-06-09) 9 June 1971 (age 44) | ||
Nigel Alberto Zúniga Hontar (born 9 June 1972) is a former Honduran football player who played as a defender.
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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.