Skip to main content
Height
15
Shirt
24 years
Jun 16, 2001
Right
Preferred foot
Colombia
Country
€1M
Transfer value
Dec 31, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Center-back, Central Midfielder
CB
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches70%Shot attempts25%Goals0%
Chances created14%Aerial duels won56%Defensive contributions85%
Transfer value: €1M
Highest: €1.9M(Sep 1, 2023)
€1.9M
€1.4M
€940K
€470K
€0

Super League 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
18
Started
20
Matches
1,571
Minutes played
6.93
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 21

Grasshopper
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Feb 11

Winterthur
W3-0
74
0
0
1
0
7.0

Feb 8

Basel
L2-1
90
0
0
1
0
5.9

Feb 1

Young Boys
L3-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Jan 25

Basel
L3-4
90
0
0
0
0
5.1

Jan 18

Servette
D1-1
28
0
0
0
0
6.6

Nov 23, 2025

Sion
D2-2
7
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 8, 2025

Luzern
W3-2
90
0
0
0
0
8.1

Nov 1, 2025

Lausanne
L1-2
90
0
0
1
0
6.2

Oct 29, 2025

Basel
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.3
FC Zürich

Feb 21

Super League
Grasshopper
1-2
90‎’‎
7.3

Feb 11

Super League
Winterthur
3-0
74‎’‎
7.0

Feb 8

Super League
Basel
2-1
90‎’‎
5.9

Feb 1

Super League
Young Boys
3-0
90‎’‎
7.1

Jan 25

Super League
Basel
3-4
90‎’‎
5.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 13%
  • 8Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.24xG
1 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultBlocked
0.02xG-xGOT
Filter

Season performance
Minutes played: 1,571

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.23
xG on target (xGOT)
0.05
Non-penalty xG
0.23
Shots
8
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.43
Successful passes
590
Successful passes %
83.5%
Accurate long balls
65
Accurate long balls %
52.8%
Chances created
5
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
25.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
7
Successful dribbles %
58.3%
Duels won
86
Duels won %
59.3%
Aerial duels won
20
Aerial duels won %
55.6%
Touches
962
Touches in opposition box
1
Dispossessed
7
Fouls won
16

Defending

Tackles
43
Interceptions
16
Blocked shots
13
Fouls committed
17
Recoveries
103
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
14
Clearances
54
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
32
xG against while on pitch
29.86

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

Nelson Palacio is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for FC Zürich, born on June 16, 2001, who is right-footed. Follow Nelson Palacio on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Super League season, Nelson Palacio has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,571 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.93, 4 yellow cards.

Nelson Palacio scores highly on Minutes and Started compared to defensive midfielders in the Super League.

Nelson Palacio's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nelson Palacio's next match is on March 1, 2026 when FC Zürich face Young Boys in the Super League.

Explore Nelson Palacio's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nelson Palacio's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nelson Palacio currently plays for FC Zürich alongside Silas Huber, Lindrit Kamberi, Livano Comenencia, Jorge Segura, Cheveyo Tsawa, Bledian Krasniqi, Ivan Cavaleiro, Juan Perea, Matthias Phaeton, Emmanuel Umeh, Yevgen Morozov, Nevio Di Giusto, Mohamed Bangoura, Philippe Keny, Chris Kablan, Valon Berisha, Yanick Brecher, Ilan Sauter, Ivan Kovacevic, Damienus Reverson, Selmin Hodza, Damien Osborne Odera, Cosimo Fiorini, David Vujevic, Aaron Tchamda, Miguel Reichmuth, Isaiah Okafor, Raphael Coulibaly, Alexander Hack, Neil Volken, Sebastian Walker, Gian Stork, Pirosch Fischer, Jill Stiel, Daniel Ihendu, and Din Ramic. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nelson Palacio's career has also included time at Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs SLC, Atletico Nacional, and Valledupar FC Real.

On the international stage, Nelson Palacio has represented Colombia and Colombia U23.

Nelson Palacio is from Colombia, and the national teams include Alvaro Angulo, Alvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, David Ospina, Davinson Sánchez, Felipe Roman, James Rodriguez, Jaminton Campaz, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Carbonero, Johan Mojica, Juan Camilo Portilla, Juan Hernández, Juan Quintero, Kevin Castano, Kevin Mier, Kevin Serna, Luis Diaz, Luis Suárez, Marino Hinestroza, Rafael Santos Borre, Richard Rios, Willer Ditta, Yaser Asprilla, Yerry Mina, Yerson Mosquera, Juana Ortegón, Katerine Osorio, Mary Álvarez, Yirleidis Minota, Marcela Restrepo, and Leicy Santos. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nelson Palacio has won 3 titles: Primera A (2022 Apertura), Superliga (2023), and Copa Colombia (2021) with Atletico Nacional.

Nelson Palacio has competed in Super League, Major League Soccer, MLS Next Pro, CONCACAF Champions Cup, US Open Cup, Leagues Cup, Primera A Apertura, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Libertadores Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nelson Palacio, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nelson Palacio to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches70%Shot attempts25%Goals0%
Chances created14%Aerial duels won56%Defensive contributions85%

Career

Senior career

Real Salt Lake (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
22
0
3
0
55
2
1
0
85
3
Valledupar FC RealJan 2020 - Jun 2021
39
0

National team

1
0
4
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Atletico Nacional

Colombia
1
Primera A(2022 Apertura)
1
Superliga(2023)
1
Copa Colombia(2021)

News

About

Nelson Palacio is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for FC Zürich, born on June 16, 2001, who is right-footed. Follow Nelson Palacio on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Super League season, Nelson Palacio has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,571 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.93, 4 yellow cards.

Nelson Palacio scores highly on Minutes and Started compared to defensive midfielders in the Super League.

Nelson Palacio's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Nelson Palacio's next match is on March 1, 2026 when FC Zürich face Young Boys in the Super League.

Explore Nelson Palacio's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Nelson Palacio's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Nelson Palacio currently plays for FC Zürich alongside Silas Huber, Lindrit Kamberi, Livano Comenencia, Jorge Segura, Cheveyo Tsawa, Bledian Krasniqi, Ivan Cavaleiro, Juan Perea, Matthias Phaeton, Emmanuel Umeh, Yevgen Morozov, Nevio Di Giusto, Mohamed Bangoura, Philippe Keny, Chris Kablan, Valon Berisha, Yanick Brecher, Ilan Sauter, Ivan Kovacevic, Damienus Reverson, Selmin Hodza, Damien Osborne Odera, Cosimo Fiorini, David Vujevic, Aaron Tchamda, Miguel Reichmuth, Isaiah Okafor, Raphael Coulibaly, Alexander Hack, Neil Volken, Sebastian Walker, Gian Stork, Pirosch Fischer, Jill Stiel, Daniel Ihendu, and Din Ramic. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Nelson Palacio's career has also included time at Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs SLC, Atletico Nacional, and Valledupar FC Real.

On the international stage, Nelson Palacio has represented Colombia and Colombia U23.

Nelson Palacio is from Colombia, and the national teams include Alvaro Angulo, Alvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, David Ospina, Davinson Sánchez, Felipe Roman, James Rodriguez, Jaminton Campaz, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Carbonero, Johan Mojica, Juan Camilo Portilla, Juan Hernández, Juan Quintero, Kevin Castano, Kevin Mier, Kevin Serna, Luis Diaz, Luis Suárez, Marino Hinestroza, Rafael Santos Borre, Richard Rios, Willer Ditta, Yaser Asprilla, Yerry Mina, Yerson Mosquera, Juana Ortegón, Katerine Osorio, Mary Álvarez, Yirleidis Minota, Marcela Restrepo, and Leicy Santos. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Nelson Palacio has won 3 titles: Primera A (2022 Apertura), Superliga (2023), and Copa Colombia (2021) with Atletico Nacional.

Nelson Palacio has competed in Super League, Major League Soccer, MLS Next Pro, CONCACAF Champions Cup, US Open Cup, Leagues Cup, Primera A Apertura, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Libertadores Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Nelson Palacio, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Nelson Palacio to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.