Nufi returns to Merrimack College for his third season as an assistant coach for the 2025 season.

A native of Crema, Italy, Nufi played semi-professionally for Pergolettese before coming to the United States to play under head coach Tony Martone at Merrimack from 2018 to 2021. During his standout collegiate career, he was named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. That same year, he earned United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American honors, was selected to the Scholar All-Region First Team, and the All-Northeast Region First Team. He also played a pivotal role in leading the Warriors to an NEC regular season title, clinching the championship with the winning penalty kick against Fairleigh Dickinson in Merrimack’s inaugural Division I season.

In 2021, Nufi capped off his playing career by being recognized as an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year.

In addition to his role with the Warriors, Nufi serves as the general manager at MA North Rush Soccer Club.