Eric (footballer, born 2000)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Almeida and the second or paternal family name is Melo.

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.

Eric

Personal information
Full name	Eric Almeida de Melo
Date of birth	(2000-08-07) 7 August 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Baixa Grande, Brazil
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Left back
Team information
Current team	Ceará
Number	14
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	São-Carlense	7	(0)
2020–2021	Itapirense	9	(1)
2022	Tupynambás	16	(0)
2022	Nação	0	(0)
2023–2024	Jacuipense	19	(0)
2024	→ Vila Nova (loan)	16	(0)
2024–	Ceará	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 November 2024

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]