Arsénio Nunes

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Lafuente and the second or paternal family name is Nunes.
Arsénio
Arsénio playing for Litex Lovech in 2015
Personal information
Full name Arsénio Martins Lafuente Nunes[1]
Date of birth (1989-08-30) 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 24 (3)
International career
2008 Portugal U19 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:36, 5 November 2025 (UTC)

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.

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]

Honours

Belenenses

Moreirense

Lusitânia

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Arsénio" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b Resendes, Manuel (9 January 2014). "Mercado: Arsénio cedido pelo Belenenses ao Moreirense" [Market: Arsénio loaned by Belenenses to Moreirense] (in Portuguese). Futebol 365. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Belenenses-Feirense, 3–1: Equipa do Restelo entra com o pé direito" [Belenenses-Feirense, 3–1: Restelo team start off on the right foot]. Record (in Portuguese). 11 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  4. ^ Gonçalves, Álvaro (30 October 2015). "Arsénio: "Gostava de ter feito e mostrado mais na Primeira Liga"" [Arsénio: "I wish I had done and showed more in the First League"] (in Portuguese). Zerozero. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Belenenses um clube de Lisboa" [Belenenses a Lisbon club]. Record (in Portuguese). 6 May 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Rio Ave inicia campeonato com triunfo no Restelo" [Rio Ave start championship with win at the Restelo] (in Portuguese). TSF. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  7. ^ "Benfica B empata no regresso de Carlos Martins" [Benfica B draw in return of Carlos Martins]. Record (in Portuguese). 7 February 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  8. ^ "Moreirense-Portimonense, 3–0: Novo líder mostra-se" [Moreirense-Portimonense, 3–0: New leaders show off]. Record (in Portuguese). 23 March 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  9. ^ a b "Moreirense regressa à Primeira Liga" [Moreirense return to Primeira Liga]. Record (in Portuguese). 19 April 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  10. ^ "Arsénio garantido até 2016" [Arsénio confirmed until 2016]. Record (in Portuguese). 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  11. ^ "Португалецът Арсенио подписа с Литекс" [Portuguese Arsénio signed with Litex] (in Bulgarian). PFC Litex. 18 June 2015. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Jelgava 1–1 Litex". UEFA. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  13. ^ "Без победител в дербито между Левски и Литекс (ВИДЕО)" [No winner in derby between Levski Sofia and Litex (VIDEO)] (in Bulgarian). Sporta. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  14. ^ "Arsénio garantido por 2 anos" [Arsénio confirmed for 2 years] (in Portuguese). Moreirense F.C. 1 July 2017. Archived from the original on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  15. ^ "Moreirense e Vitória de Guimarães empatam na despedida da Taça da Liga" [Moreirense and Vitória de Guimarães draw in League Cup farewell] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  16. ^ Castro Martins, Luís (2 November 2018). "Benfica-Moreirense, 1–3 (destaques)" [Benfica-Moreirense, 1–3 (highlights)] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  17. ^ "Ex-jogador do Moreirense Arsénio assina pelo Arouca" [Former Moreirense player Arsénio signs for Arouca]. O Minho (in Portuguese). 6 December 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  18. ^ Soares da Silva, Eduardo (3 June 2021). "Arsénio foi uma das figuras do Arouca e mantém-se no clube na I Liga" [Arsénio was one of Arouca's stars and remains at the club in the I League] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  19. ^ "OFICIAL: Arsénio deixa Arouca e reforça Leiria" [OFFICIAL: Arsénio leaves Arouca and bolsters Leiria] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  20. ^ Mata, Wilson (31 January 2025). "Nabian e Arsénio deixam U. Leiria" [Nabian and Arsénio leave U. Leiria]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  21. ^ "Lourosa contrata Arsénio para "atacar" a subida" [Lourosa sign Arsénio to "attack" promotion]. Diário de Aveiro (in Portuguese). 1 February 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  22. ^ a b "Dos distritais à Liga 2 em oito anos: o despertar do leão de Lourosa" [From the regionals to League 2 in eight years: the lion of Lourosa awakens]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 8 May 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  23. ^ Albuquerque, João (29 May 2025). "Arsénio Nunes vai renovar com o Lusitânia de Lourosa por mais uma época" [Arsénio Nunes will renew with Lusitânia de Lourosa for another season]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  24. ^ Uamusse, Elísio (18 July 2023). "Três naturalizados para os Mambas prontos para o Benim" [Three naturalised for Mambas ready for Benin]. O País (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 November 2023.
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