{{Short description|Argentine association footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Antonio Apud |image = |full_name = Antonio Apud Nieves |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|9|17|df=yes}} |birth_place = Argentina |height = |position = Midfielder |currentclub = |clubnumber = |youthyears1 = |youthclubs1 = |years1 = 1984–1987 |clubs1 = Atlético Tucumán |caps1 = 36+ |goals1 = 4+ |years2 = 1987–1990 |clubs2 = Talleres |caps2 = 67 |goals2 = 3 |years3 = 1990–1992 |clubs3 = Boca |caps3 = 41 |goals3 = 1 |years4 = 1992 |clubs4 = Mandiyú |caps4 = 8 |goals4 = 1 |years5 = 1993–1995 |clubs5 = Santos Laguna |years6 = 1995–1996 |clubs6 = Veracruz |years7 = 1996 |clubs7 = León }}

'''Antonio Apud Nieves''' (born 17 September 1967) is an Argentine former footballer who last played as a midfielder for León.

==Early life==

Apud was born in 1967 in the El Bosque neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tucumanalas7.com.ar/local/las/2017/7/10/desayunamos-con-antonio-apud-ex-futbolista-161575.html|title=Desayunamos con Antonio Apud, ex futbolista|publisher=tucumanalas7.com.ar}}</ref>

==Playing career==

Apud was nicknamed "El Turco".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gloriaspasadas.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/turco-apud/|title=¿Qué fue de Antonio "El Turco" Apud? | archive-url=https://archive.today/20200625083418/https://gloriaspasadas.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/turco-apud/ | archive-date=2020-06-25}}</ref> He started his career with Argentine third-tier side Atlético Tucumán.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/futbol/el-turco-apud-talleres-tiene-una-idea-clara-y-ganadora/|title=Apud: "Talleres tiene una idea clara y ganadora"|publisher=lavoz.com.ar}}</ref> He was regarded as an important player in the club's promotion to the Argentine second tier.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eltucumano.com/noticia/deportes/264469/el-emotivo-y-divertido-reencuentro-de-las-glorias-del-primer-ascenso-decano|title=Antonio Apud - El Tucumano article}}</ref> In 1987, he signed for Argentine side Talleres, where he was regarded as an important player for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/futbol/antonio-apud-luchamos-contra-la-historia-de-talleres/|title=Antonio Apud: Luchamos contra la historia de Talleres|publisher=lavoz.com.ar (Archived) | archive-url=https://archive.today/20230626122154/https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/futbol/antonio-apud-luchamos-contra-la-historia-de-talleres/|archive-date=2023-06-26}}</ref> In 1990, he signed for Argentina top flight side Boca, where he played in the Copa Libertadores.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/703405/deportes/antonio-apud-sobre-chance-jugar-copa-es-experiencia-unica.html|title=Antonio Apud sobre la chance de jugar la Copa: "es una experiencia única"|publisher=lagaceta.com.ar}}</ref> In 1996, he signed for Mexican side León, where he was regarded as a "luxury" signing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/3873003/los-grandes-fichajes-del-leon-en-su-historia|title=Antonio Apud - ESPN article}}</ref> He retired from professional football after suffering injuries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://enunabaldosa.com/2007/11/05/indulto-vi/|title=Antonio Apud - En Una Baldosa article}}</ref>

==Post-playing career==

After retiring from professional football, Apud worked as a youth manager.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/755423/deportes/apud-campeon-como-futbolista-ahora-cosecha-exitos-como-tecnico-inferiores.html|title=Apud, campeón como futbolista, ahora cosecha éxitos como técnico en las inferiores|publisher=lagaceta.com.ar}}</ref>

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