Unai Nunez - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

No-nonsense defending in win Nunez generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Nunez led the Valencia defensive effort with seven clearances Sunday as they outlasted Osasuna for a 1-0 home victory. The central defender also matched a team-high with two blocks across his 90 minute shift. Since joining Valencia on loan from Celta Vigo, Nunez has made eight tackles (four won), four interceptions and 21 clearances across four appearances (four starts).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Valencia Nunez will join Valencia until the end of the 2025/26 campaign on loan from Celta Vigo following his six-month spell in Italian side Hellas Verona.

Impact Nunez has returned to Spain after registering 62 clearances, 24 tackles and 23 interceptions across 17 Serie A matches played (15 starts). The center-back is valuable only for defensive stats given that he rarely gets involved in attack. Still, it's unclear if he'll immediately become a starter for a team that also includes Eray Comert and Copete.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Udinese Nunez cleared a one-game ban in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Nunez will be eligible to face Udinese on Monday and will replace either Tobias Slotsager or Enzo Ebosse, who filled in while he, Armel Bella-Kotchap (thigh) and Nahuel Valentini (undisclosed) were sidelined. Nunez has notched one or more clearances in eight consecutive outings, amassing 32 and adding 11 tackles (nine won), 12 interceptions and eight blocks, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Cremonese match Nunez drew one foul, had one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Nunez had a lackluster showing like the rest of the Verona defense and will be ineligible to play against Cremonese on Monday due to yellow-card accumulation. If Martin Frese (undisclosed) doesn't return, Tobias Slotsager will fill in, as Armen Bella-Kotchap is set to miss multiple games.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Responsible for own goal Nunez generated an own goal, two tackles (one won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Nunez's own goal nearly cost his side a point but he was bailed out by Gift Orban's second goal. The defender did have eight clearances as well and will be needed on that end next week against AC Milan, a team which has scored 24 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spared in Lecce contest Nunez (shoulder) didn't appear in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Nunez made the game-day squad list after skipping two contests because of a shoulder sprain, but the coach said that he wasn't fully ready yet and thus wasn't risked in this one. He'll likely supplant Armel Bella-Kotchap, who's been inconsistent, once he's completely healthy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Nunez (shoulder) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Lecce.

Impact Nunez was named on the bench Saturday after recovering from a minor issue that sidelined him for two games. Armel Bella-Kotchap is expected to keep his growing role following competent showings in Nunez's absence. The center-back has totaled 13 tackles (eight won), 11 interceptions, 30 clearances and five blocks in eight outings, playing a key role in two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning versus Lecce Nunez (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Saturday's match against Lecce, assistant Alberto Bertolini relayed.

Impact Nunez didn't experience setbacks and will be back after sitting out two fixtures. He could supplant Armel Bella-Kotchap and recapture his starting job, even though his replacement has been apt. He has notched 13 tackles (eight won), 11 interceptions, 30 clearances and five blocks in eight showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Nunez (shoulder) "won't play against Inter, but his injury is mild, and he could return versus Lecce next week," coach Paolo Zanetti stated.

Impact Nunez will skip his second fixture in a row, but shouldn't be sidelined for much longer if everything goes to plan. Armel Bella-Kotchap is in line to get another start in the back.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in Cagliari contest Nunez left Sunday's match versus Cagliari after just 16 minutes due to a possible shoulder injury, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Nunez collided violently with an opponent in the air in the first couple of minutes and tried to gut it out before exiting without registering stats. Armel Bella-Kotchap got the call to substitute for him from the bench and would likely take over the starting job if Nunez were to miss time. He'll be examined ahead of Wednesday's game versus Como.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in goalless draw Nunez recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Pisa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Nunez led Verona's team in clearances, which helped it maintain a relatively easy clean sheet, especially considering Pisa logged no shots that went to the goalkeeper. He has 30 clearances this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Juventus meeting Nunez won three of three tackles and had one interception, five clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Nunez had his hands full in the back as Juventus attacked a lot in the first hour of the game and filled the stat sheet. He has quickly become a defensive stalwart upon joining and has posted two or more clearances and at least one interception in each of the first four matches, racking up 18 and seven respectively, and registered 11 tackles (seven won) and three blocks, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sound in Cremonese fixture Nunez recorded one shot (zero on goal), one interception, seven clearances and one block in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Nunez was dependable in the back and contributed to stifling the enemies in Verona's maiden clean sheet. He notched eight tackles (four won), six interceptions, 13 clearances and one block in three fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five clearances verus Lazio Nunez won two of four tackles and had one interception and five clearances in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Nunez didn't have a good showing, like the rest of the Verona rearguard, but he had his hands full all game long, which resulted in a busy stat line. Verona added some competition late in the window, and Nicolas Valentini (thigh) will eventually return. He has tallied eight tackles, five interceptions and seven clearances in two games, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Verona Nunez has moved to Verona on loan with an option to buy from Celta Vigo.

Impact Nunez is poised for his second consecutive loan spell after starting for Athletic last season, where he wasn't a regular and played only 10 times in La Liga, notching 10 tackles, 17 interceptions, 46 clearances and four blocks and contributing to two clean sheets. He'll have a chance to become a fixture if he adapts quickly since Verona lost two starters, Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola, and Daniele Ghilardi is rumored to be on his way out as well.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Celta Vigo Nunez is returning to his parent club Celta Vigo after ending his season-long loan spell in Athletic.

Impact Nunez featured in 14 games across all competitions for Athletic while on loan from Celta Vigo, providing two assists. The defender is now heading back to his parent club with two years left on his contract. He could play a role in the backline heading into the 2025/26 season as a backup option to Marcos Alonso in the back three.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In the squad list Nunez (hamstring) returned to training this week and has been included in the squad for Sunday's clash against Espanyol, the club announced.

Impact Nunez was sidelined for the last two games due to a hamstring injury but is fit again and will be available for Sunday's match. However, he has played very little this season and is expected to remain a bench option for now.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Nunez (hamstring) returned to training this week and is expected to be an option for Sunday's game against Espanyol, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact Nunez had missed Athletic's last two matches, but his return to training suggests he should be available for the weekend clash. Even if he's back, he shouldn't play a big role, as he's often been on the bench and has been limited to just four league outings in 2024/25.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Girona game Nunez (hamstring) missed the last game against Betis due to a hamstring injury and will be out again for Saturday's clash against Girona as he continues to recover, the club announ...

Impact Nunez missed the last game and will be out again for Saturday's match. However, he has been a bench option on limited occasions, so his absence will not affect the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Nunez was not an option during the 2-2 draw with Real Betis with a hamstring injury.

Impact Nunez has only seen three appearances since his loan move from Celta, failing to solidify any type of role for the team. He joined Celta in 2022, having spent five campaigns in Athletic Club, only returning on just a loan basics.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Athletic Nunez has been sent on loan to Atheltic from Cleta Vigo, according to his new club.

Impact Nunez has returned to Athletic after two seasons away from the club, although it isn't permanently this time as he has only joined on a season-long loan from Celta. He started in 31 of his 34 appearances last campaign, notching one goal, 51 tackles, 52 interceptions and 150 clearances. That said, he is likely to compete for a decent role immediately, probably fighting for starting time immediately after being integrated with the squad.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent output in draw Nunez recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute while adding seven clearances, two tackle...

Impact Nunez recorded multiple shots for the second time across his last five appearances, which is an oddity for a center-back, but he also delivered value through defensive stats. Over his last five outings, Nunez has racked up two shots, 35 clearances, 10 interceptions and seven tackles.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rare goal in Friday's win Nunez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-2 win versus Almeria.

Impact The defender opened the scoring for Celta midway through the first half, as he latched on a cross from the right wing and nodded the ball home past Luis Maximiano from very close range. This was Nunez's first goal of the season, but as a center-back, most of his fantasy upside will be tied to clean sheets and all-around defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned back to Celta Nunez will return to Celta Vigo on another season-long loan from Bilbao in 2023/24, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Nunez kept nine clean sheets from 36 La Liga appearances (35 starts) in central defense while on-loan in Vigo this season, and the 26-year-old will be returning on another loan for the next campaign, this time with the option to buy him permanently from Athletic Club.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent performance in defeat Nunez registered three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Nunez made seven clearances, two tackles and one interception. He also had three shots and generated a xG of 0.09. He will face an extraordinarily tough task against Karim Benzema and Rodrygo next week when his team takes on Real Madrid.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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