Arsénio Nunes
Portuguese footballer
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Arsénio Martins Lafuente Nunes (born 30 August 1989), known simply as Arsénio, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga Portugal 2 club Lusitânia.
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Arsénio playing for Litex Lovech in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arsénio Martins Lafuente Nunes[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 August 1989[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Esposende, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lusitânia | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2001 | Esposende | ||
| 2001–2004 | Porto | ||
| 2004–2008 | Leixões | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Padroense | 46 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | Marítimo B | 21 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Ribeirão | 24 | (4) |
| 2012–2014 | Belenenses | 47 | (5) |
| 2014 | → Moreirense (loan) | 16 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Moreirense | 31 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Litex Lovech | 20 | (3) |
| 2016 | Litex Lovech II | 10 | (7) |
| 2016–2017 | CSKA Sofia | 28 | (4) |
| 2017–2019 | Moreirense | 59 | (6) |
| 2019–2020 | Al-Fayha | 28 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Arouca | 85 | (7) |
| 2023–2025 | União Leiria | 32 | (1) |
| 2025– | Lusitânia | 41 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Portugal U19 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:12, 28 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Born in Esposende, Braga District, Arsénio began playing football with local A.D. Esposende, signing with FC Porto at the age of 12 and completing his development with Leixões SC. He spent his first four years as a senior in the lower leagues, with Padroense FC, C.S. Marítimo B and G.D. Ribeirão.[2]
Arsénio signed with C.F. Os Belenenses in summer 2012, playing his first match as a professional on 11 August and scoring once in a 3–1 home win against C.D. Feirense in the Segunda Liga.[3] He contributed 42 games and five goals during the season,[4] helping the Lisbon club to return to the Primeira Liga after three years.[5]
Arsénio made his debut in the top tier on 18 August 2013, coming on as a 46th-minute substitute in a 0–3 home loss to Rio Ave FC.[6] In the following transfer window, he was loaned to Moreirense F.C. of division two,[2] scoring three times[7][8] as his team achieved promotion as champions.[9] Subsequently, the move was made permanent for two years.[10]
On 18 June 2015, Arsénio joined Bulgarian side PFC Litex Lovech.[11] His first competitive appearance took place on 2 July, as he featured 77 minutes of the 1–1 draw at FK Jelgava in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.[12] He scored his first goal in the league later that month, in a 2–2 away draw against PFC Levski Sofia.[13]
On 1 July 2017, Arsénio returned to Portugal, its top division and Moreirense by signing a two-year contract.[14] On 30 December, he scored once and provided an assist in a 3–3 home draw against Vitória S.C. in the group stage of the Taça da Liga.[15] He added three decisive passes on 2 November 2018, being voted player of the match in the 3–1 away victory over S.L. Benfica in the domestic league.[16]
On 6 December 2020, after one season in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Fayha Club, Arsénio went back to his homeland on a deal at F.C. Arouca.[17] He contributed six goals and as many assists to help the latter club to return to the top flight via the play-offs, and subsequently renewed his link.[18]
Arsénio then spent one and a half seasons in the second division with U.D. Leiria.[19][20] In February 2025, the 35-year-old moved down to Liga 3 with Lusitânia FC,[21] earning another promotion in his debut campaign as champion[22] and agreeing a to a new contract until June 2026.[23]
International career
Arsénio represented Portugal at under-19 level. He is of Mozambican descent.[24]
