Sergio Stevan Palacios Zapata (born 14 February 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Brazilian club Ponte Preta on loan from Red Bull Bragantino.
Career Once Caldas Born in Cali, Palacios joined Once Caldas' youth sides at the age of 15, after representing Deportivo Cali and a local academy named Buscando Talentos. He made his first team – and Categoría Primera A – debut on 4 September 2023, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 home loss to Atlético Huila.
Palacios established himself as a starter for the club during the 2024 season.
Red Bull Bragantino On 2 September 2024, Palacios was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Red Bull Bragantino on a five-year contract, for a rumoured fee of US$ 3,5 million.
International career On 17 June 2024, Palacios was called up to the Colombia national under-20 team.
Personal life Palacios' older brother Jair was also a footballer. A right-back, he mainly played for Millonarios.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOnce Caldas2023Categoría Primera A6000——602024Categoría Primera A27020——290Total33020——350Red Bull Bragantino2024Série A1000——102025Série A2000——20Total3020——30Career total360200000380
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