Mario Melchiot
Dutch football defender, UEFA Cup Winner
Born
November 4th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional football defender played primarily for Ajax, where career began, and later for clubs such as Heerenveen, Chelsea, and Wigan Athletic. Achieved significant success with Chelsea, winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. Represented the Dutch national team, participating in international tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. Known for versatility on the field and contributions to team defense across various competitions.
Won the Premier League with Chelsea
Played in the UEFA Champions League final
Represented the Netherlands in World Cups
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