Full name Nelson Fabian Zelaya 1996-2000 Olimpia Name Nelson Zelaya | Playing position Role Football player Years Team Position Defender | |
Date of birth (1973-07-09) 9 July 1973 (age 42) | ||
Place of birth Asuncion, Paraguay | ||
Nelson Fabián Zelaya Ramírez (born 9 July 1973 in Asunción) is a former football defender from Paraguay.
Career
Zelaya started his career at the youth divisions of Atletico Juventud of Loma Pyta before signing for Olimpia in 1996. While in Olimpia, Zelaya won several national and international championships and was a key part of the defense. He also played for Olimpia's rival Cerro Porteño in 2001 and had brief stints in Spain, Chile, Venezuela and Bolivia where he played for teams like Recreativo Huelva, Universidad de Concepción, Estudiantes de Mérida and The Strongest.
References
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