Sergio Palacios

Sergio Stevan Palacios Zapata is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Brazilian club Red Bull Bragantino.

Career

Once Caldas

Born in Cali, Palacios joined Once Caldas' youth sides at the age of 15, after representing Deportivo Cali and a local academy named Buscando Talentos. He made his first team – and Categoría Primera A – debut on 4 September 2023, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 home loss to Atlético Huila.
Palacios established himself as a starter for the club during the 2024 season.

Red Bull Bragantino

On 2 September 2024, Palacios was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Red Bull Bragantino on a five-year contract, for a rumoured fee of US$ 3,5 million.

International career

On 17 June 2024, Palacios was called up to the Colombia national under-20 team.

Personal life

Palacios' older brother Jair was also a footballer. A right-back, he mainly played for Millonarios.