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Araquem José de Melo , commonly known as Araquem de Melo , (1944–2001) was a Brazil
ian footballer who played for clubs in Uruguay, Argentina and Greece.
, Araquem de Melo began playing football for the youth sides of local side Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
. He played for Danubio F.C.
and was the Uruguayan league's top goal-scorer during the 1966 season. He played for Argentine side Club Atlético Huracán
from 1968 to 1972.
In 1972, he joined Panathinaikos F.C. as the first Brazil
ian footballer who ever played for the club. He remains the leading goal-scorer among Brazil
ians for Panathinaikos. Araquem de Melo scored 19 goals in 37 games with Panathinaikos, along with Juan Ramón Verón
and Antonis Antoniadis
making a great attacking line. In 1974 he played for Atromitos.
In 2001 he committed suicide, due to debt problems.http://www.ethnikos.gr/Prwtathlima-Ethnikos-Atromitos.htm
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who played for clubs in Uruguay, Argentina and Greece.
Career
Born in Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Araquem de Melo began playing football for the youth sides of local side Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
. He played for Danubio F.C.
Danubio F.C.
-History:Danubio was founded by the Bulgarian born brothers, Miguel and Juan Lazaroff, on March 1, 1932 together with other youths from the "Republica de Nicaragua" school in Montevideo...
and was the Uruguayan league's top goal-scorer during the 1966 season. He played for Argentine side Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán is a sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second level of the Argentine football league system. Huracán home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.Huracán was...
from 1968 to 1972.
In 1972, he joined Panathinaikos F.C. as the first Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who ever played for the club. He remains the leading goal-scorer among Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ians for Panathinaikos. Araquem de Melo scored 19 goals in 37 games with Panathinaikos, along with Juan Ramón Verón
Juan Ramón Verón
Juan Ramón Verón is an Argentine football coach and former professional player.-Estudiantes:Nicknamed La Bruja , Juan Ramón Verón was a midfielder and striker renowned for his technical ability. He played for Estudiantes de La Plata, who were a dominant force in Argentine football during the late...
and Antonis Antoniadis
Antonis Antoniadis
Antonis Antoniadis is one of the great goal scorers of Greek and European football in the post-war era, scoring about 187 goals in a career which spanned 22 years. He started his career playing for Xanthi before moving on to Panathinaikos...
making a great attacking line. In 1974 he played for Atromitos.
Retirement
After he retired from playing football, Araquem de Melo founded a football school in Brazil. His brother, Arnout de Melo, assumed responsibility for the club after Araquem's death in 2001.In 2001 he committed suicide, due to debt problems.http://www.ethnikos.gr/Prwtathlima-Ethnikos-Atromitos.htm