Eric Almeida de Melo (born 7 August 2000), simply known as Eric, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Ceará.

Career

Left back, Eric began his career playing for teams in the lower divisions of the state of São Paulo. He also defended Tupynambás and Nação Esportes, before arriving at Jacuipense, where he stood out in Série D in 2023. In 2024, he was announced as a reinforcement by Vila Nova.[1][2]

Personal life

Eric is brother of the also footballer Raniele.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Lateral ex-Jacuipense completa um time de reforços no Vila". Esporte Goiano (in Portuguese). 18 December 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Vila Nova contrata o lateral-esquerdo Eric, de 23 anos". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 17 December 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Raniele tem irmão jogador, quase cursou Matemática e foi atacante antes de virar xodó no Corinthians". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 April 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  • Eric at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
  • Eric at Soccerway
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