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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
Touches77%Shot attempts28%Goals0%
Chances created13%Aerial duels won63%Defensive contributions88%

Super League 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
15
Started
17
Matches
1,317
Minutes played
6.97
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

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

Oct 26, 2025

Young Boys
L2-3
24
0
0
0
0
6.7

Oct 18, 2025

Lugano
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Oct 4, 2025

Grasshopper
L3-0
88
0
0
0
0
7.6
FC Zürich

Feb 1

Super League
Young Boys
3-0
90‎’‎
7.1

Jan 25

Super League
Basel
3-4
90‎’‎
5.1

Jan 18

Super League
Servette
1-1
28‎’‎
6.6

Nov 23, 2025

Super League
Sion
2-2
7‎’‎
-

Nov 8, 2025

Super League
Luzern
3-2
90‎’‎
8.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 14%
  • 7Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.21xG
3 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultBlocked
0.02xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,317

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.21
xG on target (xGOT)
0.05
Non-penalty xG
0.21
Shots
7
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.35
Successful passes
515
Successful passes %
83.9%
Accurate long balls
53
Accurate long balls %
53.0%
Chances created
4
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
33.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
6
Successful dribbles %
54.5%
Duels won
82
Duels won %
60.3%
Aerial duels won
19
Aerial duels won %
57.6%
Touches
843
Touches in opposition box
1
Dispossessed
5
Fouls won
16

Defending

Tackles
41
Interceptions
14
Blocked shots
12
Fouls committed
16
Recoveries
91
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
14
Clearances
47
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
29
xG against while on pitch
25.24

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
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, 1,317 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.97, 2 yellow cards.

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 February 8, 2026 when FC Zürich face Basel 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 Alexander Hack, Silas Huber, Lindrit Kamberi, Livano Comenencia, Jorge Segura, Cheveyo Tsawa, Bledian Krasniqi, Juan Perea, Matthias Phaeton, Emmanuel Umeh, Yevgen Morozov, Nevio Di Giusto, Mohamed Bangoura, Philippe Keny, Chris Kablan, Yanick Brecher, Ilan Sauter, Ivan Kovacevic, Damienus Reverson, Selmin Hodza, Damien Osborne Odera, Cosimo Fiorini, David Vujevic, Aaron Tchamda, Miguel Reichmuth, Isaiah Okafor, Vincent Nvendo Ferrier, Raphael Coulibaly, Neil Volken, Sebastian Walker, Gian Stork, 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, Mariana Muñoz, Luisa Agudelo, Manuela Vanegas, Mary Álvarez, Daniela Arias, Ana Guzmán, Yirleidis Minota, Daniela Montoya, Marcela Restrepo, Leicy Santos, Katherine Tapia, Natalia Giraldo, Wendy Bonilla, Jorelyn Carabalí, Carolina Arias, Linda Caicedo, Ilana Izquierdo, Valerin Loboa, and Ivonne Chacón. 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
Touches77%Shot attempts28%Goals0%
Chances created13%Aerial duels won63%Defensive contributions88%

Career

Senior career

Real Salt Lake (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
19
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, 1,317 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.97, 2 yellow cards.

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 February 8, 2026 when FC Zürich face Basel 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 Alexander Hack, Silas Huber, Lindrit Kamberi, Livano Comenencia, Jorge Segura, Cheveyo Tsawa, Bledian Krasniqi, Juan Perea, Matthias Phaeton, Emmanuel Umeh, Yevgen Morozov, Nevio Di Giusto, Mohamed Bangoura, Philippe Keny, Chris Kablan, Yanick Brecher, Ilan Sauter, Ivan Kovacevic, Damienus Reverson, Selmin Hodza, Damien Osborne Odera, Cosimo Fiorini, David Vujevic, Aaron Tchamda, Miguel Reichmuth, Isaiah Okafor, Vincent Nvendo Ferrier, Raphael Coulibaly, Neil Volken, Sebastian Walker, Gian Stork, 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, Mariana Muñoz, Luisa Agudelo, Manuela Vanegas, Mary Álvarez, Daniela Arias, Ana Guzmán, Yirleidis Minota, Daniela Montoya, Marcela Restrepo, Leicy Santos, Katherine Tapia, Natalia Giraldo, Wendy Bonilla, Jorelyn Carabalí, Carolina Arias, Linda Caicedo, Ilana Izquierdo, Valerin Loboa, and Ivonne Chacón. 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.