Franco Zanelatto

Franco Zanelatto Téllez is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga 1 (Peru) club Melgar. Born in Paraguay, he represents Peru at international level.

Early life

Zanelatto is the son of a Uruguayan father and a Paraguayan mother. He was born in Asunción, Paraguay on May 9 2000.

Zanelatto started his professional career with Peruvian side Universidad San Martin de Porres in 2019.

Zanelatto would be transferred to Alianza Atlético for the 2022 Liga 1 season.

In 2023, he would leave Alianza Atletico and joined Alianza Lima. With Alianza, he would participate in the 2023 Copa Libertadores and win the Torneo Apertura of the Liga 1. He would be in the starting lineup for the 2023 Liga 1 final against rivals Universitario which would result in a loss.

Zanelatto would be called up by Juan Reynoso to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October 2023 with Peru. He would make his debut against Argentina. He is among the new generation of players in the squad along with Piero Quispe and Joao Grimaldo.

Zanelatto mainly operates as a winger and is known for his speed.

Zanelatto has been nicknamed "Zane".