| Julio Canessa | |
| Full Name: | Julio César Canessa Zucco |
| Birth Date: | 23 March 1958 |
| Birth Place: | Uruguay |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1979–1981 |
| Clubs1: | Atlas F.C. |
| Years2: | 1981–1982 |
| Clubs2: | Tecos |
| Years3: | 1982–1983 |
| Clubs3: | Club Necaxa |
| Years4: | 1983–1984 |
| Clubs4: | Club León |
| Years5: | 1984–1985 |
| Clubs5: | Atlético Potosino |
| Years6: | 1985 |
| Clubs6: | Peñarol |
| Years7: | 1987–1988 |
| Clubs7: | Atlante |
Julio César Canessa Zucco (born 23 March 1958 in Uruguay) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Canessa moved to Mexico in 1979 joining Atlas F.C., after having been offered $4,000, a house and a car.[1]
Canessa was married to Mexican singer Lupita D'Alessio from 1984 to 1985.[2] [3] He took up Mexican citizenship.[1]