Joaquim Melo
Joaquim Alberto Castanheira de Melo is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Born in Coimbra, Melo appeared in 276 Primeira Liga matches over 15 seasons, representing in the competition C.F. União de Coimbra, C.F. Os Belenenses, Vitória de Guimarães, Sporting CP and C.F. Estrela da Amadora. In 1981–82, he contributed two appearances to help Sporting win the national championship as backup to Ferenc Mészáros.Melo was in goal during the 1990 Taça de Portugal Final, as Estrela won its first and only trophy after defeating S.C. Farense 2–0 in the replay match. After 24 games in the following league campaign, he retired at the age of 41.
Honours
SportingEstrela da Amadora