Carlos de Mello

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Carlos de Mello
Personal information
Full name Antonio Carlos de Mello Machedo
Date of birth 10 April 1967
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1992–1995 Gresik United
1995–1996 Mitra Kukar
1996–1997 Persebaya Surabaya
1997–2001 PSM Makassar
2001–2002 Persita Tangerang
Managerial career
2006–2007 PSM Makassar
2011–2013 Indonesia Students
2017 PSGC Ciamis
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Antonio Carlos de Mello Machedo (born in Brazil) is a Brazilian retired footballer.

Career

Alongside five other Brazilians, de Mello arrived in Indonesia even though they were told their destination was Malaysia. [1] Later, he signed with Petrokimia Putra even after being told it was a bad team, helping them reach the 1994/95 league final. [1]

Nicknamed 'The Duck' due to appearing overweight and slow, [2] De Mello endeared himself to fans in Indonesia with his composure and passing, earning comparisons to England international Matt Le Tissier. [3] [4] [5]

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