A Salvadoran footballer Rodolfo Antonio Zelaya García was born on 3 July 1988 in Usulután.
Zelaya spent his junior years at the academies of such clubs as C.D. Alacrán, San Rafael and Atlético La Merced. In 2006, the striker graduated to the senior squad of Intipucá. His debut season was lined with 27 balls scored in 36 games. In 2008, he had a short stint at Chalatenango, making 16 appearances and scoring eight goals, and moved to Alianza. In 2009, a loan deal was agreed with the Mexican side León. His league debut took place on 1 August 2009 in a match against Correcaminos UAT. On 23 August, Rodolfo netted his first goal for the squad in a game with Cruz Azul. After the temporary spell had come to an end, the striker was announced to become the official member of León. On 12 December 2012, Antonio was loaned out by Alianza. The 2010/2011 season was lined with 14 goals netted in 29 appearances. In 2011, the striker’s contract was bought out by the management of the temporary club.
Zelaya took part at the Clausura 2011 and became the top goal scorer, after scoring 13 goals. In the summer 2011, the footballer was sent on a loan transfer to Alania Vladikavkaz from the Russian First Division. He made his first appearance as a starter of the temporary team in a game against Torpedo Vladimir on 9 August 2011. His first goal was netted in a match against Mordovia Saransk. In January 2013, a temporary deal was renewed and Rodolfo joined Alania for the following six months. The loan spell completed, Zelaya was released from Alianza Fútbol Club.
Rodolfo Antonio made his international debut for El Salvador full side on 23 April 2008. He played in a match with China. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification game with Haiti, the striker netted his first goal. The hat-trick was also scored during that very match, leading the team to a victory over the then Caribbean Nations Cup winners. Zelaya was also honored with the title of the best player during the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He was also named as one of the Best XI of the tournament.
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