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My Take
Felipe Melo always struck me as the embodiment of the combative Brazilian midfielder, far from the samba stereotype outsiders expect. Coming up through Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Grêmio before that big-money move to Juventus, he built a reputation as a defensive enforcer who played on the edge. I find that fascinating because he carried a fiery temperament that often overshadowed genuine tactical intelligence. His journey across La Liga clubs, Fiorentina and Italy shows a player who never quite settled, yet always made his presence felt. Volta Redonda produced a footballer who divided opinion, and honestly, I think that polarizing quality is exactly what made him memorable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Felipe Melo
- Name (Japanese)
- フェリペ・メロ
- Reading
- ふぇりぺ・めろ
- Born
- June 26, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Felipe Melo born?
Born June 26, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Felipe Melo from?
Felipe Melo is from Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does Felipe Melo do?
Felipe Melo works as association football player.
How tall is Felipe Melo?
Felipe Melo is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.