| Arthur Melo Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1996 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Girlfriend | Kelia García |
Arthur Melo is a Brazilian professional soccer player who first shone, as a midfielder, with Brazilian club Grêmio with whom he won the Copa do Brasil in 2016, the Copa Libertadores in 2017, and the Campeonato Gaúcho (top-tier league in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul) in 2018. His remarkable performances, at such a young age, soon drew attention from European clubs and he was signed up by Spanish giant FC Barcelona in 2018 and with them won the 2018-19 La Liga title. At the international level, Arthur had represented Brazil at the Under-17 level and with the senior national team, he was part of the squad that clinched the 2019 Copa América.
Born Name
Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo
Nick Name
The Title Collector
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Residence
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Aílton de Melo
- Mother – Lúcia de Melo
- Siblings – Paulo Henrique
Shirt Number
- 5, 8, 15 – Brazil
- 29 – Grêmio
- 8 – FC Barcelona
Playing Position
Midfielder
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Arthur has dated –
- Kelia García (2017–Present)
Race / Ethnicity
Latino
He is of Brazilian descent.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Light Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned Physique
- Side-cropped hair
- Sports a light stubble
- Affable smile
Arthur Melo Facts
- He made his Copa Libertadores (international tournament for South American clubs) debut in 2017 and in his very first match, he completed 40 passes with a 100% success rate. He was named ‘Man-of-the-Match’.
- In November 2017, he was named ‘Man-of-the-Match’ in the 2nd leg of the final match of the Copa Libertadores, even though he featured in the match for only 50 of the 90 minutes and had to be substituted due to an injury.
- In 2017, he was named as the ‘Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer’. The same year, he stood 3rd in the voting for ‘South American Footballer of the Year’.
- A part of Brazil’s winning campaign, Arthur was named in the 2019 ‘Copa América Team of the Tournament’. In the final match of the tournament, he had assisted Gabriel Jesus‘s match-winning goal as Brazil eventually defeated Peru by 3 goals to 1.
Featured Image by Arthur Melo / Instagram
