Antonio Apud Nieves (born 17 September 1967) is an Argentine former footballer who last played as a midfielder for León.

Antonio Apud
Personal information
Full name Antonio Apud Nieves
Date of birth (1967-09-17) 17 September 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Argentina
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1987 Atlético Tucumán 36+ (4+)
1987–1990 Talleres 67 (3)
1990–1992 Boca 41 (1)
1992 Mandiyú 8 (1)
1993–1995 Santos Laguna
1995–1996 Veracruz
1996 León
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Apud was born in 1967 in the El Bosque neighborhood.[1]

Playing career

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Apud was nicknamed "El Turco".[2] He started his career with Argentine third-tier side Atlético Tucumán.[3] He was regarded as an important player in the club's promotion to the Argentine second tier.[4] In 1987, he signed for Argentine side Talleres, where he was regarded as an important player for the club.[5] In 1990, he signed for Argentina top flight side Boca, where he played in the Copa Libertadores.[6] In 1996, he signed for Mexican side León, where he was regarded as a "luxury" signing.[7] He retired from professional football after suffering injuries.[8]

Post-playing career

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After retiring from professional football, Apud worked as a youth manager.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Desayunamos con Antonio Apud, ex futbolista". tucumanalas7.com.ar.
  2. ^ "¿Qué fue de Antonio "El Turco" Apud?".
  3. ^ "Apud: "Talleres tiene una idea clara y ganadora"". lavoz.com.ar.
  4. ^ "Antonio Apud - El Tucumano article".
  5. ^ "Antonio Apud: Luchamos contra la historia de Talleres". lavoz.com.ar (Archived).
  6. ^ "Antonio Apud sobre la chance de jugar la Copa: "es una experiencia única"". lagaceta.com.ar.
  7. ^ "Antonio Apud - ESPN article".
  8. ^ "Antonio Apud - En Una Baldosa article".
  9. ^ "Apud, campeón como futbolista, ahora cosecha éxitos como técnico en las inferiores". lagaceta.com.ar.