Nelson Palacio


Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Swiss [Super League] club FC Zürich, on loan from Major League Soccer club Real [Salt Lake], and the Colombia national team.

Club career

Palacio is a youth product of Atlético Nacional since the age of 6, and worked his way up their youth categories. He began his senior career on loan with Valledupar in the Categoría [Primera B] from 2020 to 2021. He returned to Atlético Nacional in 2021, eventually helping them win a Copa Colombia, Categoría Primera A and Superliga Colombiana.

International career

Palacio was called up to the Colombia national team for a set of friendlies in March 2023. He made his debut with Colombia as a late substitute in a 2–2 friendly tie with South Korea on 24 March 2023.

Honours

Atlético Nacional