Mauro Zalazar Martínez (born 13 April 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2.
Born in Spain, he represents Uruguay at youth level.
[1] Zalazar signed a professional contract with Schalke 04 on 20 August 2024, lasting until 2028.
[2] He made his first team debut for the club in the DFB-Pokal in a 3–0 away loss against FC Augsburg on 29 October 2024, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute.
[4] Mauro is the son of former Uruguay international footballer José Zalazar, and the younger brother of also footballers Kuki Zalazar and Rodrigo Zalazar,[5] the latter of whom also played for Schalke 04.