Carlos Meléndez (footballer, born 1997)

Carlos Eduardo Meléndez Rosales (born 8 December 1997) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a defender for F.C. Motagua in the Honduran Liga Nacional.

For other people named Carlos Meléndez, see Carlos Meléndez (disambiguation).

Carlos Meléndez
Personal information
Full name Carlos Eduardo Meléndez Rosales
Date of birth (1997-12-08) 8 December 1997
Place of birth La Ceiba, Honduras
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Motagua
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Vida 90 (14)
2021– Motagua 0 (0)
National team‡
2021 Honduras U23 5 (0)
2021– Honduras 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 March 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17 November 2021

Club career

Meléndez made his professional debut with Vida in a 0–0 Liga Nacional tie with C.D. Marathón on 28 July 2018.[1]

International career

He represented Honduras at the 2020 Olympics.

He made his debut for Honduras national football team on 12 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Panama.[2]

Personal life

Carlos' brother, Denis Meléndez, is also a professional footballer.[3]

References
  1. "Marathón vs. Vida - 28 July 2018". Soccerway. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. "Honduras v Panama game report". FIFA. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. "Los hermanos Meléndez, las nuevas promesas del Vida - Diario Deportivo". Diez - Diario Deportivo (in Spanish). 14 November 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
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