Michael Melilli

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-10
Weight:
165
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Palm Harbor, Fla.
High School:
Clearwater Central Catholic

2024 - Sophomore Season
Did not appear in a match

2023 - Freshman Season
Did not see game action in 2023 • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

Prep
Played club soccer with Tampa Bay United SC under coaches Brian Johnson, Blake Wagner and Alex Delgado • Trained with Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2021-22 • MLS NEXT National Playoff semifinalist • MLS NEXT U19 FLEX Champion in 2022 • USL U19 Academy Playoffs champion and Academy Cup finalist in 2022 • USL U17 Academy Cup Champion in 2021 • Attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida • Part of the IB Diploma program • Member of the National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars.

Personal
Michael Salvatore Melilli is the son of Julie and Steven Melilli • Has a twin sister, Sophia • Birthday is October 7 • Plans to major in business administration • Chose UNC for its reputation in both soccer and school, and he has wanted to play for the Tar Heels for as long as he can remember.