Sergio Melta (born 19 January 1959 National Soccer League Yearbook 1983), is an Australian former footballer, who had an extensive career in Australia's National Soccer League (NSL), spent entirely with Adelaide City.
Playing career Club Melta won the NSL's player of the year award in 1984.
International Melta was given his international debut by Frank Arok but ultimately played just once for the Australian national team, a friendly against Czechoslovakia played at Hindmarsh Stadium in his home city of Adelaide in 1986. Melta was substituted off after 57 minutes during the 0–1 loss.
Coaching career Melta took over the head coaching role of West Torrens Birkalla in the FFSA Premier League. On 5 February 2013 he was appointed as assistant coach for A-League club Adelaide United.Sergio Melta lends a hand at United Herald Sun He is the current coach/manager of White City which competes in National Premier Leagues South Australia.
Career statistics Club Source:Sergio Melta OzFootball Australian player database + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ClubSeasonLeagueTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAdelaide City1977National Soccer League2212211978National Soccer League81811979National Soccer League80801980National Soccer League2422421981National Soccer League2952951982National Soccer League2952951983National Soccer League2942941984National Soccer League2772751985National Soccer League1721721986National Soccer League2782781987National Soccer League2332331988National Soccer League2592591989National Soccer League2662661989–90National Soccer League2532531990–91National Soccer League2542541991–92National Soccer League2122121992–93National Soccer League2632631993–94National Soccer League3103101994–95National Soccer League242242Career total4466544665
International Source:Sergio Melta OzFootball Australian player database
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAustralia198610Total10
Honours With Adelaide City: NSL Championship: 1986, 1991–92, 1993–94 NSL Cup: 1977, 1989, 1991–92 Personal honours: NSL Player of the Year: 1984 with Adelaide City FFA Hall of Champions Inaugural inductee – 1999
References
External links Oz Football profile