Mauro Zalazar Martínez (born 13 April 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04. Born in Spain, he represents Uruguay at youth level.[1]

Club career

Zalazar signed a professional contract with Schalke 04 on 20 August 2024, lasting until 2028.[2] He made his first team debut for the club in the DFB-Pokal in a 3–0 away loss against FC Augsburg on 29 October 2024, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.[3]

International career

Zalazar has represented Uruguay at under-20 level.[4]

Personal life

Mauro is the son of former Uruguay international footballer José Zalazar, and the younger brother of also footballers Kuki Zalazar and Rodrigo Zalazar,[5] the latter of whom also played for Schalke 04.[2]

Career statistics

As of 25 December 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Granada B 2021–22 Segunda Federación 1 0 1 0
Schalke 04 II 2024–25 Regionalliga West 9 0 9 0
Schalke 04 2024–25 2. Bundesliga 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career total 10 0 1 0 11 0

References

  1. ^ a b Mauro Zalazar at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ a b "Mauro Zalazar moves to FC Schalke 04". FC Schalke 04. 20 August 2024.
  3. ^ "S04 eliminated from DFB-Pokal against Augsburg". FC Schalke 04. 29 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Mauro Zalazar´s career". BeSoccer. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  5. ^ Mauro Zalazar at BDFutbol
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