Nico Melo

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-6
Weight:
130
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Kissimmee, Fla.
High School:
Celebration

2016 - Redshirt Senior Season
Had a breakout season in his final campaign with the Tar Heels • Ranked second in the ACC with a club leading eight assists • Had three assists in the 3-2 double-overtime victory over FGCU in the second round of the NCAA Championship • Scored the game winner in the 1-0 win over UNCW • Started 20 of 21 matches • Primary taker of corner kicks.

2015 – Redshirt Junior Season
Made 13 appearances and started the first four matches of his Carolina career • Scored one goal and had one assist in the 6-1 victory at Campbell on October 20 • Also earned an assist in the 2-1 win over Tulsa on Sept. 6 • Had 11 shots.

2014 – Junior Season
Did not see any game action.

2013 - Sophomore Season
Appeared in one match during his second season with the Tar Heels.

2012 - Freshman Season
Appeared in two games off the bench • Saw time in the 2-1 win at Duke on Sept. 28 and in the 2-0 win over Georgia Southern on Oct. 2 • Assisted on Andy Craven's game-winner against GSU.

Prep - Celebration High School
4-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer • Ranked No. 35 in the country by Top Drawer soccer • College Soccer News tabbed him No. 32 in the nation • Member of the Florida Olympic Development team • Particpated with the Region 3 ODP Team • Played in the 2011 U-17 World Cup in Mexico with the U.S. squad • Was in the U.S. Residency program in Bradenton, Fla. • Played club soccer with Florida Rush.

Personal
Nicholas Melo is the son of Fabio and Ana Melo • Born in Bogota, Colombia • Has a sister that attends Columbia University • Majoring in exercise and sport science with a focus on sport administration.