José Ariel Núñez
José Ariel Núñez Portelli is a Paraguayan international footballer who plays as a striker for 12 de Octubre.Born in Asunción, Núñez spent his early career in his native Paraguay, playing for Libertad, Presidente Hayes and Tacuary.
In July 2013 he went on loan to Spanish club Osasuna.
On 31 January 2014 he signed a four-year contract with Danish side Brøndby. He made his debut for the club on 24 February 2014, appearing as a substitute for the final seven minutes of the game. He scored his first goal for the club on 30 March 2014, in the 1–0 away victory against Viborg. The goal was also the first goal by a Paraguayan player in the league.
Núñez ranked number 6 in a list of the most expensive players in Paraguayan football for 2015 published by Diario Extra.
After leaving Brøndby, he returned to Paraguay to play with Club Olimpia and Club Nacional, and in Argentina with Unión de Santa Fe. He signed for Wilstermann for the 2019 season.International career
He made his international debut for Paraguay in 2011.
