Melle Meulensteen
Melle Meulensteen (born 4 July 1999) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a centre back for Vitesse.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 July 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Beugen, Boxmeer, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back, defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vitesse | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester United | |||
| 2014–2017 | Preston North End | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Preston North End | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Lancaster City (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2022 | RKC Waalwijk | 118 | (6) |
| 2022– | Vitesse | 57 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:19, 28 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Meulensteen started his youth career with the academy of English club Manchester United, before moving to the academy of Preston North End in 2014. He further went to captain the youth side. In July 2017, he was promoted to the first team and scored a goal in his debut (friendly match) against Bamber Bridge. On 8 September, he joined non-league Lancaster City on a loan deal till January 2018 to get first team opportunities. His contract was terminated by mutual agreement on 23 January.
On the same day, Meulensteen signed with Dutch Eerste Divisie club RKC Waalwijk after agreeing to a deal which would keep him in the club till the summer of 2019. On 26 January, he made his debut against Jong Ajax.
On 30 June 2022, Meulensteen signed a four-year contract with Vitesse.
Personal life
Meulensteen is the son of René Meulensteen, who was an assistant manager at Manchester United and now assistant coach of the Australia national team.
References
External links
- Melle Meulensteen at WorldFootball.net
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