Antonio Apud Nieves (born 17 September 1967) is an Argentine former

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who last played as a

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for León.

Early life

Apud was born in 1967 in the El Bosque neighborhood.

Playing career

Apud was nicknamed "El Turco". He started his career with Argentine third-tier side

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. He was regarded as an important player in the club's promotion to the Argentine second tier. In 1987, he signed for Argentine side Talleres, where he was regarded as an important player for the club. In 1990, he signed for Argentina top flight side Boca, where he played in the

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. In 1996, he signed for Mexican side León, where he was regarded as a "luxury" signing. He retired from professional football after suffering injuries.

Post-playing career

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

References

1967 births Argentine expatriate men's footballers Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Argentine men's footballers Atlético Tucumán footballers Boca Juniors footballers C.D. Veracruz footballers Club León footballers Deportivo Mandiyú footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Living people Men's association football midfielders Santos Laguna footballers Talleres de Córdoba footballers 20th-century Argentine sportsmen {{Argentina-footy-midfielder-stub