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           Born: Amsterdam - 04 Nov 1976  (27)

    Nationality: Dutch

Date of Signing: 17/ 06/ 1999

         Height: 1.87m

         Weight: 74.00kg

          Value: 0.00



     Melchiot is another in the long line of towering Dutch defenders that
have come off the Ajax production line. The powerful full-back, who can
also play in the centre of defence, played over one hundred games for the
Dutch giants before moving to Chelsea in the summer of 1999 on a free
transfer, courtesy of the Bosman ruling.


     A combination of injury and the fierce competition for places that
exists at Chelsea limited Melchiot's appearances in the Blues' first team.
He was however able to end his first season in English football by playing
his part in Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Aston Villa at the end of the
1999-2000 season. This success continued into the next campaign where his
superb goal in the Charity Shield against Manchester United helped Chelsea
to a 2-0 victory over the champions and cemented his place in the Chelsea
rearguard.


     In 2001/02, he made an impressive 54 appearances, scoring 2 goals. He
was at the centre of controversy twice, firstly for a red card he received
against Haipoia Tel-Aviv for kicking out at an opponent. Then, in January,
a foul by Melchiot was punished by the referee, who mistakenly sent off
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. After the game, the red card was given to Melchiot.


     Despite these incidents, it was another good season for the Dutch
defender, who also made a number of international appearances. In 2002/03,
he continued to command a regular place in the Chelsea line-up, partly
thanks to an improved disciplinary record and he played a big part in their
Champions League qualification.