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.
Canessa was married to Mexican singer Lupita D'Alessio from 1984 to 1985. He took up Mexican citizenship.