Melanie Mikoy
American soccer player (born 2000)
| 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
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
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
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
- ^ a b c "Melanie Nicole Mikoy" (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "2021 Soccer Roster - Melanie Mikoy". Citadel Sports. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Melanie Mikoy". UC Santa Barnbara. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Peachtree City MOBA". USL W League. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Melanie Nicole Mikoy". Spor 52 (in Turkish). Retrieved 15 September 2024.
