Walter Hugo Zeballos Franco (born 15 April 1973) is a Peruvian former professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. Known by the nickname “La Macha,” he spent the majority of his club career with FBC Melgar and also represented several other Peruvian teams. He earned five caps for the Peru national team between 2000 and 2001.
Early life
Zevallos was born in Nazca, Peru. Details about his youth football development are not widely documented.
Club career
- FBC Melgar – Zevallos began his senior career with Melgar, remaining with the club until the year 2000.
- Alianza Lima – He transferred to Alianza Lima, where he played from 2001 to 2003.
- Atlético Universidad – In 2003, Zevallos joined Atlético Universidad for a brief stint.
- Sportivo Huracán – He spent the 2004–2005 seasons with Sportivo Huracán.
- FBC Melgar (return) – Zevallos returned to Melgar in 2006 and continued there until his retirement in 2010.
Throughout his club career, Zevallos was utilized both as a defender and as a midfielder, demonstrating positional versatility.
International career
Zevallos was capped five times by the Peru national football team between 2000 and 2001. He did not score any international goals.
Style of play
While specific tactical analyses are limited, Zevallos’ deployment in both defensive and midfield roles indicates a capacity for defensive solidity combined with the ability to contribute to midfield transitions.
Retirement
After concluding his second spell with Melgar in 2010, Zevallos retired from professional football. Post‑retirement activities have not been extensively reported.