Rodrigo Zalazar is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born on August 12, 1999, in Montevideo, Uruguay, he is the son of former Uruguayan international footballer Rubén Paz. Zalazar began his career at Peñarol before moving to Europe, where he joined FC Schalke 04's youth academy. He has had loan spells at FC St. Pauli and Eintracht Braunschweig, gaining experience in Germany's second division. Known for his technical skills and vision, Zalazar has represented Uruguay at various levels, including the U-20 team. As of 2023, he plays for a club in Uruguay, continuing to develop his career.