Wélton (footballer)
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Wélton Araújo Melo (born 17 April 1975 in Cambuci, Rio de Janeiro) is a former Brazilian footballer who played professionally as either a forward or midfielder in South America, Europe and the United States, including five season in Major League Soccer.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Araújo and the second or paternal family name is Melo.
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Full name | Wélton Araújo Melo | ||
Date of birth | (1975-04-17) 17 April 1975 (age 49) | ||
Place of birth | Cambuci, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker / Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1994 | Fluminense | ||
1995 | Flamengo | ||
1995 | América (RJ) | ||
1996 | New England Revolution | 29 | (3) |
1997–1998 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 69 | (28) |
1999–2000 | Miami Fusion | 46 | (12) |
2001 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 25 | (6) |
2002 | Paraná | ||
2003 | Fredrikstad FK | 24 | (5) |
2004–2005 | Seattle Sounders | 48 | (14) |
International career | |||
1995 | Brazil (youth) | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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