James Joseph Melhado (born 29 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for Salford City, as a defender.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Joseph Melhado[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 21) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Salford City | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2016 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
2017–2019 | Burton Albion | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2021 | Newcastle Town | 17 | (1) |
2019–2020 | → Hanley Town (loan) | 12 | (1) |
2021– | Salford City | 0 | (0) |
2022 | → Ashton United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2022 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 13 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:06, 4 May 2022 (UTC) |
Melhado played youth football for Wolverhampton Wanderers for nine years until he was released by the club in late 2016.[2] He then joined the youth set-up at Burton Albion.[3]
His senior career featured spells in non-league football with Newcastle Town,[4][5] and Hanley Town.[6]
He turned professional with Salford City in July 2021, signing a two-year contract.[7][8] He made his debut for the club on 31 August 2021 in the EFL Trophy.[9]
In January 2022 he joined Ashton United on loan.[10][11][12] In February 2022 he joined AFC Telford United on loan.[13]
Salford City F.C. – current squad | |
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