Goal and assist v Avaí, Melk hits 12 goal involvements: incredible moment | OneFootball

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Midfielder Melk has reached the milestone of 12 goal involvements in 24 matches played for Ceará’s senior team. In the 2-1 win over Avaí this Wednesday, the 10th, the number 40 scored one goal and provided one assist.

Ceará’s second-highest scorer with five goals and the team’s assist leader with seven, Melk has been establishing himself in the first team at just 19 years old. After the match, in an interview with cearasc.com, the black-and-white gem spoke about his current moment and revealed that he did not expect to post such impressive numbers in his first professional season.

"It’s an incredible moment happening in my life. I didn’t expect this. It’s my first year as a professional and being able to help the team. I can only thank God," he said.

Against Avaí, the number 40 continued his good run of form. In his last four matches, he has scored four goals and provided two assists, establishing himself as one of the team’s main technical standouts.

On the pitch, he played 88 minutes and, in addition to the goal and the assist, recorded four shots, two successful dribbles, one foul won, two key passes, 72% passing accuracy, one interception, three duels won, and five ball recoveries.

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