Nelson Fabián Zelaya Ramírez (born 9 July 1973, in Asunción) is a Paraguayan former footballer who played as a defender.

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.[2] 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,[3][4] Estudiantes de Mérida and The Strongest.[5]

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

References

  1. ^ "Nelson Zelaya". livefutbol.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Nelson Zelaya inició su carrera en Olimpia, siendo parte de aquel recordado equipo tetracampeón de finales de los 90" (in Spanish). El Rey Franjeado. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Noticias breves". www.abc.com.py (in Spanish). 3 August 2004. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Universidad de Concepcion 2004 - Campeonato de Clausura". www.solofutbol.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Zelaya ya está bajo las órdenes de Barrientos". Bolivia.com (in Spanish). 13 January 2006. Retrieved 11 December 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Zelaya
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