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Melanie Mikoy

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Melanie Mikoy
Personal information
Full name Melanie Nicole Mikoy
Date of birth (2000-07-21) July 21, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Ünye Gücü F.K.
Number 10
Youth career
Fayetteville County HS
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2022 The Citadel Bulldogs 48 (3)
2022–2023 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 20 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Peachtree City MOBA 12 (0)
2023–2024 Tormenta FC
2024– Ünye Gücü F.K. 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 8, 2024

Melanie Nicole Mikoy (born July 21, 2000), also known as Mel, is an American professional women's soccer defender who plays for Ünye Gücü F.K. in the Turkish Super League.[1]

Early years in sport

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During her secondary education, Mikoy played for the high school soccer team. She was part of the U-15 team, which won the Southeast Conference championship.[2]

She played three years for The Citadel Bulldogs during her military academy years between 2018 and 2022,[2] where she appeared in 48 games in total, and scored three goals. In 2022, she was with the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. She capped in 20 matches.[3]

Club career

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Mikoy is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall, and plays in the defender position.[2]

She played for Peachtree City MOBA in 2022, appearing in 12 matches.[4]

joined Tormenta FC in South Georgia, which began play in the USL W League in 2022.[5]

In the beginning of September 2024, Mikoy moved to Turkey and signed with Ünye Gücü F.K., which was newly promoted to the Turkish Super League.[1]

Personal life

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Melanie Nicole Mikoy was born to Debby and Bryan Mikoy in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on July 21, 2000.[1][3] She has one brother who also plays soccer.[3]

After completing the Fayetteville County High School, she attended The Citadel military academy in 2018 majoring in exercise science.[2] In 2022, she moved to University of California, Santa Barbara.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Melanie Nicole Mikoy" (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "2021 Soccer Roster - Melanie Mikoy". Citadel Sports. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Melanie Mikoy". UC Santa Barnbara. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Peachtree City MOBA". USL W League. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Melanie Nicole Mikoy". Spor 52 (in Turkish). Retrieved 15 September 2024.