Joao Nunes

Joao Aniceto Grandela Nunes (born 19 November 1995) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Hungarian club Puskas Akademia FC as a central defender.

Club Career

Benfica

Born in Setubal, Nunes began his career with S.L. Benfica, joining the club's youth academy at the age of 9. On 6 January 2013, while still a junior, he played his first Segunda Liga match with the reserves, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 away draw against C.D. Santa Clara.

On 27 March 2014, Nunes renewed his contract until 2019. He scored his first goal in the second division on 20 September 2015, in a 1–0 home victory over Gil Vicente FC.

Lechia Gdansk

On 29 August 2016, Nunes signed a three-year deal with Lechia Gdansk of the Polish Ekstraklasa. He made his league debut on 9 September, playing the entire 1–0 win at KS Cracovia alongside compatriots Flavio Paixao and Marco Paixao.

On 2 May 2019, Nunes also started in the Polish Cup final, as the club won the tournament for the second time in its history after beating Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Panathinaikos

On 23 July 2019, free agent Nunes joined Panathinaikos F.C. of the Super League Greece on a three-year contract. During his only season, he made 15 competitive appearances.

Puskas Akademia

Nunes moved to Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnoksag I side Puskas Akademia FC on 1 July 2020.