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My Take
Arthur Melo is the kind of footballer I quietly champion, the one who proves the game isn't about pace alone. At just 171 cm he won the Copa Libertadores with Gremio and convinced Barcelona to spend over thirty million euros, all on the strength of touch, positioning, and an unhurried rhythm. To me he is a craftsman from Goiania, the player whose simple pass makes teammates' lives easier. His later years brought injuries and turbulence, but I respect athletes who survive on intelligence rather than spectacle. Give me a clean first touch over a flashy dribble; Arthur embodies that understated artistry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arthur Melo
- Name (Japanese)
- アルトゥール・エンヒキ・ハモス・ジ・オリヴェイラ・メロ
- Reading
- あるとぅーる・えんひき・はもす・じ・おりゔぇいら・めろ
- Born
- August 12, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 171 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Arthur Melo born?
Born August 12, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Arthur Melo from?
Arthur Melo is from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
What does Arthur Melo do?
Arthur Melo works as association football player.
How tall is Arthur Melo?
Arthur Melo is 171 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.