Franco Zanelatto Téllez (born 9 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga 1 (Peru) club Melgar. Born in Paraguay, he represents Peru at international level.
Early life
Zanelatto is the son of a Uruguayan father and a Paraguayan mother. He was born in Asunción, Paraguay on May 9 2000.
Club career Universidad San Martin de Porres Zanelatto started his professional career with Peruvian side Universidad San Martin de Porres in 2019.
Alianza Atletico Zanelatto would be transferred to Alianza Atlético for the 2022 Liga 1 season.
Alianza Lima 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 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 Zanelatto mainly operates as a winger and is known for his speed.
Personal life
Zanelatto has been nicknamed "Zane".
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUniversidad San Martín de Porres2019Peruvian Primera División1000—10202018100—181202115400—154Total3450000345Alianza Atlético2022Peruvian Primera División28700—287Alianza Lima2023Peruvian Primera División194005019420244000—40Total2340050284OFI2024–25Super League Greece40——402025–260000—00Total4000—40Career total881600509316
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPeru202330202430Total60
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