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Melo began his career in [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]], [[Cruzeiro Esporte Clube|Cruzeiro]] and [[Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense|Grêmio]] in his native [[Brazil]]. In 2004, he joined [[Malaysia Premier League]] side [[Sabah FA|Sabah]] on loan. His performance was disappointing, and due to the intense competition among the [[Sabah FA|Sabah]] squad and laborious attribute, he only made 5 appearances. That same year, Melo moved to Spain, joining [[RCD Mallorca|Real Mallorca]] at the end of the 2004–05 season. After, he joined [[Racing de Santander|Racing Santander]], where he spent two seasons, before moving on to [[UD Almería|Almería]]. |
Melo began his career in [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]], [[Cruzeiro Esporte Clube|Cruzeiro]] and [[Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense|Grêmio]] in his native [[Brazil]]. In 2004, he joined [[Malaysia Premier League]] side [[Sabah FA|Sabah]] on loan. His performance was disappointing, and due to the intense competition among the [[Sabah FA|Sabah]] squad and laborious attribute, he only made 5 appearances. That same year, Melo moved to Spain, joining [[RCD Mallorca|Real Mallorca]] at the end of the 2004–05 season. After, he joined [[Racing de Santander|Racing Santander]], where he spent two seasons, before moving on to [[UD Almería|Almería]]. |
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After a successful first season at [[UD Almería|Almería]], Melo agreed to transfer to Italian side [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]] in an €13 million transfer for the [[ACF Fiorentina season 2008-09|2008-09 season]].<ref>[http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2009/02/arsenal-target-felipe-melo.html Arsenal target Felipe Melo]</ref> This was confirmed after Almeria's match against [[Recreativo de Huelva]] in [[La Liga]].<ref>http://www.udalmeriasad.com/udalmeria/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1305&Itemid=77</ref> He made his debut in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the [[UEFA Champions League]] against [[Slavia Prague]], and scored his first goal in a ''viola'' shirt against [[Atalanta B.C.|Atalanta]] in the [[Serie A]]. Felipe Melo has |
After a successful first season at [[UD Almería|Almería]], Melo agreed to transfer to Italian side [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]] in an €13 million transfer for the [[ACF Fiorentina season 2008-09|2008-09 season]].<ref>[http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2009/02/arsenal-target-felipe-melo.html Arsenal target Felipe Melo]</ref> This was confirmed after Almeria's match against [[Recreativo de Huelva]] in [[La Liga]].<ref>http://www.udalmeriasad.com/udalmeria/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1305&Itemid=77</ref> He made his debut in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the [[UEFA Champions League]] against [[Slavia Prague]], and scored his first goal in a ''viola'' shirt against [[Atalanta B.C.|Atalanta]] in the [[Serie A]]. Felipe Melo has signed a one year extension with current club Fiorentina. He will never play for chav english clubs. |
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Felipe Melo de Carvalho | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Fiorentina | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | Flamengo | ||
2003 | Cruzeiro | ||
2004 | Grêmio | ||
2005 | Mallorca | ||
2005–2007 | Racing de Santander | ||
2007–2008 | Almería | ||
2008– | Fiorentina | ||
International career‡ | |||
2009– | Brazil | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 2, 2009 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 29, 2009 |
Felipe Melo de Carvalho (born 26 July 1983 in Volta Redonda) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Italian club Fiorentina.
Club career
Melo began his career in Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Grêmio in his native Brazil. In 2004, he joined Malaysia Premier League side Sabah on loan. His performance was disappointing, and due to the intense competition among the Sabah squad and laborious attribute, he only made 5 appearances. That same year, Melo moved to Spain, joining Real Mallorca at the end of the 2004–05 season. After, he joined Racing Santander, where he spent two seasons, before moving on to Almería.
After a successful first season at Almería, Melo agreed to transfer to Italian side Fiorentina in an €13 million transfer for the 2008-09 season.[1] This was confirmed after Almeria's match against Recreativo de Huelva in La Liga.[2] He made his debut in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League against Slavia Prague, and scored his first goal in a viola shirt against Atalanta in the Serie A. Felipe Melo has signed a one year extension with current club Fiorentina. He will never play for chav english clubs.
International career
Melo made his debut for Brazil on 10 February 2009 against Italy in a friendly match, which Brazil won 2–0. He scored his first goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification over Peru. Brazil won 3–0. At the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Melo scored the opening goal in a 3–0 victory over United States. Melo started all five games at the competition as Brazil went on to win the trophy.
International career statistics
- As of June 29, 2009[3]
Honours
- Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro State League): 2001
- Copa dos Campeões (Brazilian Champions Cup): 2001
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian League): 2003
- Copa do Brasil (Brazilian Cup): 2003
- Campeonato Mineiro (Minas Gerais State League): 2003
References
External links
- 1983 births
- Living people
- La Liga footballers
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo players
- Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players
- Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense players
- Racing de Santander footballers
- RCD Mallorca footballers
- UD Almería footballers
- ACF Fiorentina players
- Brazilian footballers
- Brazil international footballers