About Nelson Palacio
Born 2001. Nelson Palacio is a Colombian association football player.
Nelson Daniel Palacio Ruiz (born 16 June 2001) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Toronto FC. He has also played for the Colombia national team.
Club career Palacio is a youth product of Atlético Nacional since the age of 6, and worked his way up their youth categories. He began his senior career on loan with Valledupar in the Categoría Primera B from 2020 to 2021. He returned to Atlético Nacional in 2021, eventually helping them win a Copa Colombia, Categoría Primera A and Superliga Colombiana.
International career Palacio was called up to the Colombia national team for a set of friendlies in March 2023.
Honours Atlético Nacional Copa Colombia: 2021 Categoría Primera A: 2022 Apertura Superliga Colombiana: 2023
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Who is Nelson Palacio?
Colombian footballer
When was Nelson Palacio born?
Nelson Palacio was born on 16 June 2001 in Apartadó.
What is Nelson Palacio's occupation?
Nelson Palacio is an association football player.
What nationality is Nelson Palacio?
Nelson Palacio is Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson Palacio. https://biography.guide/nelson-palacio/
MLA: "Nelson Palacio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-palacio/.
Chicago: "Nelson Palacio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-palacio/.
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