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NPNelson Palacio

Nelson Palacio

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Zürich
Zürich•Midfielder•
ColombiaColombia
6.8
Season Score
25
Jun 16, 2001
180 cm
Height
15
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
30Matches
0Goals
2Assists
2Goal Contributions
82Mins/game
6.83Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

55
Full match
18
Substituted off
30
From Bench

Rival Clubs(47)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps42020000
Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United40220000
Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids31020100
SJ EarthquakesSJ Earthquakes31020000
LA GalaxyLA Galaxy31020000
BaselBasel30030010
Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo32010010
Young BoysYoung Boys30030000
Lausanne SportLausanne Sport31020010
AustinAustin31200010
Sporting KCSporting KC21100010
St. GallenSt. Gallen21010000
SionSion20110000
DallasDallas20111000
HeredianoHerediano20110000
ServetteServette21100000
Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders21100000
GrasshopperGrasshopper21010000
LuzernLuzern21100000
Deportivo CaliDeportivo Cali20020010
1–20 of 47

Rival National Teams(5)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Korea RepublicKorea Republic10100000
JapanJapan11000000
Brazil U23Brazil U2310010010
Venezuela U23Venezuela U2310010000
Ecuador U23Ecuador U2310010000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Zürich
Zürich
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Jun 30, 2026End of loan
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Zürich
Zürich
Jul 10, 2025Loan
Atlético Nacional
Atlético Nacional
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Jul 5, 2023Transfer
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About Nelson Palacio

Nelson Palacio plays as a midfielder for Zürich. Throughout his career, Nelson Palacio has scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in 133 appearances across 4 clubs. Nelson Palacio has made 30 appearances in the Super League 2025/2026, earning an average rating of 6.8. Among the clubs he has represented — Zürich, Real Salt Lake, América de Cali, Atlético Nacional — Nelson Palacio was most prolific at Atlético Nacional, where he scored 1 goals in 34 appearances. Throughout his career, Nelson Palacio has won 1 trophy, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Nelson Palacio stands 180 cm tall, weighs 79 kg.

Full Career Record — Nelson Palacio

Nelson Palacio's professional career spans from 2021 to 2026, a period of roughly 5 seasons over which he has amassed 133 appearances spread across 4 clubs. With 3 goals and 4 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 25/26 with Zürich, when he registered 0 goals and 2 assists in 30 matches, playing 2461 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Zürich, Nelson Palacio played 30 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 2 assists, with an average match rating of 6.83.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Nelson Palacio has passed the 100-appearance milestone and has lifted 1 trophy.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Real Salt Lake2023/2024 - 2024/202546111262——6.69
Atlético Nacional2020/2021 - 2022/202334101732——6.82
Zürich2025/202630022461——6.83
América de Cali2023/202421111767——6.86
Colombia (national team)2023 - 20232001———
Total131347222

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Zürich300—2461506.83
24/25Real Salt Lake170—329006.95
23/24Real Salt Lake261—779206.78
22/23Real Salt Lake30—154206.08
22/23América de Cali211—1767206.86
22/23Colombia (national team)20—100—
22/23Atlético Nacional50—380006.83
21/22Atlético Nacional120—733506.86
20/21Atlético Nacional171—619206.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nelson Palacio play?
Nelson Palacio plays as a Midfielder for Zürich in the Super League.
What team does Nelson Palacio play for?
Nelson Palacio currently plays for Zürich in the Super League.
How old is Nelson Palacio?
Nelson Palacio is 25 years old, born on June 16, 2001. At 25, he has already won 1 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Nelson Palacio?
Nelson Palacio is 180 cm tall. He weighs 79 kg.
How many trophies has Nelson Palacio won?
Nelson Palacio has won 1 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Zürich.