Franco Zanelatto Téllez (born 9 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Peruvian Liga 1 club Alianza Lima. Born in Paraguay, he represents Peru at international level.

Franco Zanelatto
Personal information
Full name Franco Zanelatto Téllez
Date of birth (2000-05-09) 9 May 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Asunción, Paraguay
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
Marcet Football
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 USMP 34 (5)
2022 Alianza Atlético 28 (7)
2023–2024 Alianza Lima 31 (4)
Sestri Levante
International career
2023– Peru 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:10, 23 March 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:22, 29 June 2024 (UTC)

Early life

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Zanelatto is the son of a Uruguayan father and a Paraguayan mother.[1] He was born in Asunción, Paraguay on May 9 2000.

Club Career

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Universidad San Martin de Porres

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Zanelatto started his professional career with Peruvian side Universidad San Martin de Porres in 2019.

Alianza Atletico

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Zanelatto would be transferred to Alianza Atlético for the 2022 Liga 1 season.

Alianza Lima

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In 2023, he would leave Alianza Atletico and joined Alianza Lima. With Alianza, he would participate in the 2023 Copa Libertadores and win the Torneo Apertura of the Liga 1. He would be in the starting lineup for the 2023 Liga 1 final against rivals Universitario which would result in a loss.

International Career

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Zanelatto would be called up by Juan Reynoso to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October 2023 with Peru. He would make his debut against Argentina. He is among the new generation of players in the squad along with Piero Quispe and Joao Grimaldo.

Style of play

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Zanelatto mainly operates as a winger and is known for his speed.[2]

Personal life

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Zanelatto has been nicknamed "Zane".[3]

Career Statistics

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Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Universidad San Martín de Porres 2019 Peruvian Primera División 1 0 0 0 1 0
2020 18 1 0 0 18 1
2021 15 4 0 0 15 4
Total 34 5 0 0 0 0 34 5
Alianza Atlético 2022 Peruvian Primera División 28 7 0 0 28 7
Total 27 7 0 0 0 0 28 7 0
Alianza Lima 2023 Peruvian Primera División 19 4 0 0 5 0 19 4
2024 4 0 0 0 4 0
Total 28 2 0 0 5 0 28 4
Career total 84 16 0 0 5 0 89 16

International

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As of match played 29 June 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Peru 2023 3 0
2024 3 0
Total 6 0

References

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  1. ^ "Franco Zanelatto, el futbolista de múltiples nacionalidades que optó por Perú: los secretos de sus orígenes y resplandeciente crecimiento". infobae.com.
  2. ^ "Franco Zanelatto, el goleador impensado que celebra como 'CR7' e ilusiona a Alianza Lima". depor.com.
  3. ^ "Franco Zanelatto: ¿cuál es la edad del futbolista de Alianza Lima y qué ascendencias extranjeras tiene?". larepublica.pe.