Sergio Melta (born 16 March 1954), is a former Australian

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, who had an extensive career in Australia's

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, spent entirely with

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Playing career

Club

Melta won the NSL's player of the year award in 1984.

International

Melta was given his international debut by

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but ultimately played just once for the Australian national team, a friendly against

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played at

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in his home city of

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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

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club

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. He is the current coach/manager of

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which competes in

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Career statistics

Club

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International

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Honours

With

: * NSL Championship: 1986, 1991–92, 1993–94 * NSL Cup: 1977, 1989, 1991–92 Personal honours: * NSL Player of the Year: 1984 with

* FFA Hall of Champions Inaugural inductee – 1999

References

External links

Oz Football profile
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