Alba MelladoAlba Mellado is a Spanish football striker, currently playing for Santa [Teresa CD (women)|Santa Teresa].Football careerWith Rayo Vallecano, Mellado took part in the 2011–12 Champions League. During her time at Madrid CFF, she was captain on a number of occasions. In addition to playing for Madrid CFF, she also held a coaching role in the children's teams. In August 2020, Mellado agreed to extend her contract at Madrid for a further season, however, she announced her sudden departure from the club in January 2021 having spent seven seasons at the club. That same month, her transfer to Santa Teresa was announced.Beach soccer careerIn beach soccer, Mellado has been called up to the Spain women's [national beach soccer team|Spain national team] to play in the 2021 [Women's Euro Beach Soccer League|Euro Beach Soccer League]. She also represented Madrid CFF in the 2021 Women's Euro Winners Cup. Madrid won the tournament with Mellado scoring four goals in the final and finishing as the tournament's top goalscorer with 14 goals.