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My Take
Nicolò Melli is the kind of player I quietly root for. At 205 cm he could coast on size, but what I admire is his basketball intelligence, a power forward who reads the floor and moves a team rather than just filling space. His 2017 All-EuroLeague Second Team nod confirms it was never just about height. Playing for Fenerbahçe and anchoring the Italian national side, he is the dependable glue guy that coaches trust and casual fans overlook. I have a soft spot for these understated craftsmen; they rarely top highlight reels, but they are exactly the players who win the games that matter.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nicolò Melli
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコロ・メリ
- Reading
- にころ・めり
- Born
- January 26, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Reggio Emilia, Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 205 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball 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 Nicolò Melli born?
Born January 26, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Nicolò Melli from?
Nicolò Melli is from Reggio Emilia, Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy.
What does Nicolò Melli do?
Nicolò Melli works as basketball player.
How tall is Nicolò Melli?
Nicolò Melli is 205 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.