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 plays for the Uruguay national team at youth level.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mauro Zalazar Martínez | ||
| Date of birth | 13 April 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Albacete, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Schalke 04 | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Albacete | ||
| 2013–2018 | Atlético Benamiel | ||
| 2018–2024 | Granada | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Granada B | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Schalke 04 | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | Schalke 04 II | 7 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Uruguay U20 | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 October 2024 | |||
Club career
editZalazar 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
editZalazar has represented Uruguay at under-20 level.[4]
Personal life
editMauro 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
edit- As of match played 29 October 2024[1]
| 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 | 7 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Schalke 04 | 2024–25 | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Mauro Zalazar at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "Mauro Zalazar moves to FC Schalke 04". FC Schalke 04. 20 August 2024.
- ^ "S04 eliminated from DFB-Pokal against Augsburg". FC Schalke 04. 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Mauro Zalazar´s career". BeSoccer. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Mauro Zalazar at BDFutbol
External links
edit- Profile at the Schalke 04 website
- Mauro Zalazar at Soccerway
- Mauro Zalazar at kicker (in German)