Nelson Zelaya
Nelson Fabián Zelaya Ramírez (born 9 July 1973 in Asunción) is a former football defender from Paraguay.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nelson Fabián Zelaya Ramírez | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atl. Juventud | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2000 | Olimpia | ? | (?) |
| 2001 | Cerro Porteño | 16 | (0) |
| 2002 | Olimpia | ? | (?) |
| 2002–2003 | Recreativo Huelva | 1 | (0) |
| 2003 | Olimpia | ? | (?) |
| 2004 | U. de Concepción | ? | (?) |
| 2005 | Nacional | 5 | (0) |
| 2005 | Estudiantes FC | ? | (?) |
| 2006 | The Strongest | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 2000–2002 | Paraguay | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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.
Titles
| Season | Team | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Olimpia | Paraguayan 1st Division |
| 1998 | Olimpia | Paraguayan 1st Division |
| 1999 | Olimpia | Paraguayan 1st Division |
| 2000 | Olimpia | Paraguayan 1st Division |
| 2001 | Cerro Porteño | Paraguayan 1st Division |
| 2002 | Olimpia | Copa Libertadores |
| 2003 | Olimpia | Recopa Sudamericana |
External links
- Nelson Zelaya at BDFA.com.ar (in Spanish)
- Analisis Olimpia
- Nelson Zelaya at National-Football-Teams.com
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