Alejandro Meleán

Alejandro Meleán
Personal information
Full name Alejandro Meleán Villarroel
Date of birth (1987-06-16) 16 June 1987
Place of birth Miami, Florida, United States
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Oriente Petrolero
Number 8
Youth career
2005–2008 Holy Cross Crusaders
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2010 La Paz F.C. 37 (2)
2011– Oriente Petrolero 142 (24)
National team‡
2012– Bolivia 9 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 October 2014.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 November 2014

Alejandro Meleán Villarroel (born June 16, 1987) is an American-born Bolivian professional football player who currently plays for Oriente Petrolero in the Bolivian Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano.

Biography

Early life

Melean attended Palmer Trinity School in Miami, where he played soccer and graduated in 2005. Later Meleán enrolled at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA after high school.[1] During his four years with the Holy Cross Crusaders, Meleán was named all-Patriot League Conference twice and all Mid-Atlantic in his final year.[2] Upon graduation, Meleán attempted to trial with numerous MLS squads, but after not finding any success, he returned to his native Miami.[2]

Move to Bolivia

While home in Miami, Meleán secured trials with clubs in Bolivia.[2] After a successful trial with Blooming, Meleán was offered a contract. Unhappy with terms of the contract, Meleán decided to join La Paz.[2] His performances with La Paz garnered interest from then champions, Oriente Petrolero.

Meleán joined Oriente Petrolero in 2011 as cover for the club ahead of their 2011 Copa Libertadores campaign.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Alejandro Melean Enjoying Success For Bolivian Club Oriente Petrolero". College of the Holy Cross. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Sciaretta, Brian (24 October 2011). "Melean On The Rise In Bolivia". Yanks-Abroad.com. Retrieved 18 January 2013.

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