Youth Pelayo played for the
Portland Timbers academy, and even got to play a game for the first team in preseason. Pelayo joined the Guadalajara U-23s in July 2024.
Professional On September 28, 2023, Pelayo signed his first professional contract with
North Carolina FC in
USL League One. He never made an appearance in USL League One as North Carolina moved up to the USL Championship. He made his debut in the 3–1 loss
Loudoun United FC, almost playing the whole game. He played his first 90 minutes in the
U.S. Open Cup game against
Carolina Core FC. On April 19, 2025, Pelayo signed with
Whitecaps FC 2, the
MLS Next Pro reserve side of the
Vancouver Whitecaps. He was an unused substitute in the Vancouver Whitecaps's 3–0 win over
Seattle Sounders. == International career ==