Alejandro Meleán

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

Alejandro Meleán
Personal information
Full name Alejandro Meleán Villarroel
Date of birth (1987-06-16) June 16, 1987
Place of birth Miami, Florida, United States
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Jorge Wilstermann
Number 11
Youth career
2005–2008 Holy Cross Crusaders
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 La Paz 37 (2)
2011–2016 Oriente Petrolero 180 (31)
2016–2017 Sport Boys 37 (1)
2017– Jorge Wilstermann 95 (3)
National team‡
2012– Bolivia 16 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 21, 2014
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 March 2018

Club career

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]

International career

Meleán made his debut for Bolivia in an October 2012 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Uruguay[3] and has, as of 20 June 2016, earned a total of 15 caps, scoring no goals.

References
  1. "Alejandro Melean Enjoying Success For Bolivian Club Oriente Petrolero". College of the Holy Cross. October 26, 2011. Archived from the original on December 30, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  2. Sciaretta, Brian (October 24, 2011). "Melean On The Rise In Bolivia". Yanks-Abroad.com. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  3. Alejandro Meleán – FIFA competition record
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