Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz
Colombia | Midfielder | FC Zurich
Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz, 25, is a footballer from Colombia playing as Midfielder for FC Zurich. Palacio Ruiz was born in Apartadó, Colombia. In the 2025/26 Super League season Palacio Ruiz has 32 appearances with 0 goals and 1 assists in 2,614 minutes at an average rating of 6.95.
Profile
- Full name
- Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 16 June 2001 | Apartadó | Colombia
- Nationality
- Colombia
- Height
- 180
- Weight
- 79
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 15
- Current club
- FC Zurich
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | FC Zurich | Super League | 32 | 0 | 1 | — | 5 | 0 | 6.95 |
| 25/26 | FC Zurich | Schweizer Cup | 15 | 0 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 6.71 |
| 2024 | Colombia U23 | CONMEBOL - Pre-Olympic Tournament | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 24/25 | Colombia U23 | Paulista Série B | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 3 won
- Copa Colombia 1× 2021 Colombia
- Primera A 1× 2022 Colombia
- Superliga 1× 2023 Colombia
Runner-up finishes
- The Atlantic Cup 1× | 2024 | World
Clubs | 2
-
FC Zurich
Jul 2025 – present
Loan
-
Real Salt Lake
Jun 2023 – Jul 2025
€ N/A
Injury and Suspension History
- Leg Injury : 13 May 2025 to 18 May 2025
- Knee Injury : 31 August 2024 to 28 September 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz play?
Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz play for?
Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz plays for FC Zurich in the Super League.
How many goals has Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz scored this season?
Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz has scored 0 goals in 32 appearances in the Super League 2025/26 season.
How old is Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz?
Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz is 24 years old and comes from Colombia.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 07:48 UTC