Nicolás Fonseca (born 19 October 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brasileirão and Campeonato Paranaense club Coritiba, on loan from Liga MX club León, and for the Uruguay national team.
Club career Before the second half of 2021–22, Fonseca signed for Uruguayan side River Plate (Montevideo). In the first week of 2024, he signed for River Plate of Argentina.
In January 2025, Fonseca moved to Mexico, joining Liga MX side Club León. On 26 December 2025, he was sent on loan to Spanish club Real Oviedo, who sat bottom of the La Liga table, until the end of the season. On September 10, 2026, the midfielder joined Coritiba of the Brasileirão on loan with an option to buy; he signed a contract running until August 2027.
International career Fonseca received his first call-up to the Uruguay national team in March 2024 for friendlies against Basque Country and Ivory Coast. He made his debut on 23 March in a 1–1 draw against Basque Country.
Personal life Nicolás is the son of former Uruguay international Daniel Fonseca. His brother Matías is also a footballer.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsUruguay202440202530202600Total70
References
External links Profile at the Uruguayan Football Association website