Rafael Leonardo Núñez Mata (born 25 January 2002) is a Dominican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish Segunda División club Cartagena on loan from Elche.
[2] In 2015, Núñez joined the academy program of La Liga side Atlético Madrid.
[2] In June 2021, he went on loan with Atléti-owned Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.
On 3 February 2025, Núñez moved on loan to Cartagena until the end of the second-tier season.
[3] In March 2021, Núñez represented the Dominican Republic at the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship, making three appearances.