Nélio (footballer, born 1971)
Introduction '''Nélio da Silva Melo''' (born 26 January 1971) better known as '''Nélio''' is a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career Nélio scored three times for Haladás during the 2000–01 Hungarian National Championship I. He then returned to Brazil to play for Botafogo (SP) in August 2001.He signed for Botafogo (PB) in December 2001.He played in the 2002 Copa do Brasil and the 2002 Campeonato do Nordeste, scoring in the latter competition. He recovered from an injury in April.Nélio played twice for Haladás during the 2003–04 Hungarian National Championship I.
Personal life Nélio's brothers Nildeson and Gilberto were also footballers, and represented El Salvador and Brazil respectively.
Honours ; Flamengo* Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 1990* Copa do Brasil: 1990* Copa Rio: 1991* Campeonato Carioca: 1991, 1996* Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1992; Atlético Mineiro* Campeonato Mineiro: 1999; Atlético Paranaense* Campeonato Paranaense: 1998* Copa Paraná: 1998
References
External links ** futpedia.globo.com