Arthur Melo
Footballer, played for Barcelona
Born
August 12th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1996, this Brazilian footballer emerged through the youth ranks of Grêmio, making a name for himself as a central midfielder. In 2018, transferred to FC Barcelona, contributing to the team's successes in domestic and European competitions. Mastered the art of ball control and distribution, becoming an integral part of the squad. In 2020, moved to Juventus, continuing to compete at a high level in Serie A. Represented Brazil internationally, participating in major tournaments including the Copa América.
Played for FC Barcelona
Won the Copa do Brasil with Grêmio
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