Amaury Nunes
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Amaury Nunes is a Brazil
ian footballer who currently plays for Citizen AA in the 2011-12 Hong Kong First Division League.
as a teenager, Nunes relocated from his native Brazil to the United States in 2004 to attend college. He played four years of college soccer
, initially at Oklahoma Baptist University
,Where as a freshman, Nunes scored an impressive 21 goals in 24 games. At Fresno Pacific University
, as a sophomore Nunes scored 17 goals in 16 games, being selected as NAIA All-American Team. In 2007,in his senior year, Nunes scored 22 goals in 22 games, and was named again 1st team NAIA All-American. Nunes scored a total of 70 goals in 4 years of College in USA.
During his college years Nunes also played for Fresno Fuego
in the USL Premier Development League
, helping the team to the PDL Southwest Division and Western Conference titles in 2007, while scoring 32 goals in 44 games during his four years with the team.
Nunes was drafted by the Chicago Storm
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
in the 2008 Major Indoor Soccer League College Draft, but did not take up the opportunity to play for the team, focusing on University, instead.
After finishing his studies, Nunes signed with the Charlotte Eagles
of the USL Second Division
, and made his debut against Pittsburgh Riverhounds
, scoring two goals in a 5-1 Eagles victory.
With the Eagles, Nunes was named player of the for week six times and scored 10 goals in 15 games. Nunes was also named USL All-League team.
After the USL season, Nunes spent a few months with MLS 2009 Champions Real Salt Lake
. On March 3, 2010 Charleston Battery announced the signing of Nunes to a contract for the 2010 season. For two years in a row, Nunes has been on the Championship match of USL. In 2009 for the Charlotte Eagles, where they finished second place, and in 2010 for the Charleston Battery, where they were Champions. Nunes has also helped Rochester Rhinos during the 2009 USL play off run.
After a few successful years in the United States, Nunes had a chance to go overseas. Following the conclusion of the 2010 USL season Nunes signed a short-term contract with German Regionalliga Süd
team Hessen Kassel
. After a few months in Germany, Nunes had a good opportunity to go play in Asia.
In December 2010, Nunes signed a contract with Churchill Brothers, in the Indian Premier division I-League
. In March 2011, Nunes helped the team to win the IFA Shield
, one of the oldest tournaments in the Country.
On 19 July 2011, Nunes signed for Citizen to play in the 2011-12 Hong Kong First Division League. He will wear the no. 10 jersey for the club. The Team will play on the AFC, which is somewhat similar to the Asian Champions League.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who currently plays for Citizen AA in the 2011-12 Hong Kong First Division League.
College and Amateur
Having been a part of the youth setup at famed Brazilian club FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
as a teenager, Nunes relocated from his native Brazil to the United States in 2004 to attend college. He played four years of college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
, initially at Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
,Where as a freshman, Nunes scored an impressive 21 goals in 24 games. At Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University also known as FPU is an accredited Christian university located in Fresno, California, United States. It was founded in 1944 by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The university awarded its first bachelor of arts degree in 1965...
, as a sophomore Nunes scored 17 goals in 16 games, being selected as NAIA All-American Team. In 2007,in his senior year, Nunes scored 22 goals in 22 games, and was named again 1st team NAIA All-American. Nunes scored a total of 70 goals in 4 years of College in USA.
During his college years Nunes also played for Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, helping the team to the PDL Southwest Division and Western Conference titles in 2007, while scoring 32 goals in 44 games during his four years with the team.
Professional
Prior to starting his career in United States, Nunes played professionally in Brazil for 2 years, in Rio de Janeiro for 1st Division club Bangu A.C.Nunes was drafted by the Chicago Storm
Chicago Storm
The Chicago Storm is a team in the Ultimate Soccer League that began play in the 2004-2005 season as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.-History:The Storm played home games during its first two seasons at the UIC Pavilion on the west side of Chicago...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
in the 2008 Major Indoor Soccer League College Draft, but did not take up the opportunity to play for the team, focusing on University, instead.
After finishing his studies, Nunes signed with the Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
, and made his debut against Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, scoring two goals in a 5-1 Eagles victory.
With the Eagles, Nunes was named player of the for week six times and scored 10 goals in 15 games. Nunes was also named USL All-League team.
After the USL season, Nunes spent a few months with MLS 2009 Champions Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
. On March 3, 2010 Charleston Battery announced the signing of Nunes to a contract for the 2010 season. For two years in a row, Nunes has been on the Championship match of USL. In 2009 for the Charlotte Eagles, where they finished second place, and in 2010 for the Charleston Battery, where they were Champions. Nunes has also helped Rochester Rhinos during the 2009 USL play off run.
After a few successful years in the United States, Nunes had a chance to go overseas. Following the conclusion of the 2010 USL season Nunes signed a short-term contract with German Regionalliga Süd
Regionalliga Süd
The Regionalliga Süd is currently the fourth tier of the German football league system. Until the introduction of the 3rd Liga in 2008, it was the third tier. It currently is the highest regional league for the southern part of Germany...
team Hessen Kassel
KSV Hessen Kassel
KSV Hessen Kassel is a German association football club based in Kassel, Hesse. The club was founded as FC Union 93 Kassel in 1893 and just two years later joined FC Hassia 93 Cassel to form Casseler FV 95...
. After a few months in Germany, Nunes had a good opportunity to go play in Asia.
In December 2010, Nunes signed a contract with Churchill Brothers, in the Indian Premier division I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
. In March 2011, Nunes helped the team to win the IFA Shield
IFA Shield
The IFA Shield is an annual football competition organized by the Indian Football Association. It is the fourth oldest club cup competition in the world after the English and Scottish FA cup's and the Durand Cup.-Results of IFA Shield:...
, one of the oldest tournaments in the Country.
On 19 July 2011, Nunes signed for Citizen to play in the 2011-12 Hong Kong First Division League. He will wear the no. 10 jersey for the club. The Team will play on the AFC, which is somewhat similar to the Asian Champions League.
Charleston Battery
- USL Second DivisionUSL Second DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
Champions (1): 20102010 United Soccer LeaguesThe 2010 season is the 24th season played by the United Soccer Leagues. Season titles will be contested by 6 professional men's clubs in the USL Second Division, 29 professional and amateur women's clubs in the W-League, and 68 professional and amateur men's teams in the USL Premier Development... - USL Second DivisionUSL Second DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
Regular Season Champions (1): 20102010 United Soccer LeaguesThe 2010 season is the 24th season played by the United Soccer Leagues. Season titles will be contested by 6 professional men's clubs in the USL Second Division, 29 professional and amateur women's clubs in the W-League, and 68 professional and amateur men's teams in the USL Premier Development...