Timo Mehlich

Timo Mehlich (born 12 August 1997) is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for SSVg Velbert.

Timo Mehlich

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-08-12) 12 August 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Mönchengladbach, Germany
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	SSVg Velbert
Number	23
Youth career
2010–2014	Borussia Mönchengladbach
2014–2016	1. FC Mönchengladbach
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	UNLV Rebels	79	(25)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	1. FC Mönchengladbach	6	(2)
2017	OKC Energy U23	5	(2)
2020	Rio Grande Valley FC	4	(0)
2021–2022	SV Straelen	39	(2)
2022–	SSVg Velbert	62	(9)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:32, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Career

Youth

Mehlich began playing with the Borussia Mönchengladbach academy in 2010, where he stayed until 2014. After being released from the Borussia academy, Melich joined Oberliga Niederrhein side 1. FC Mönchengladbach. Whilst with the team, he made six first team appearances, scoring two goals and tallying two assists.^[1]

College & PDL

In 2016, Mehlich moved to the United States to play college soccer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played for four years.^[1]

While at college, Mehlich also appeared for USL PDL side OKC Energy U23 during their 2017 season.^[2]

Professional

On 9 January 2020, Mehlich was selected 52nd overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC.^[3] However, he instead opted to join USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC on 11 January 2020.^[4]

He made his professional debut on 8 March 2020, starting in a 5–1 loss to LA Galaxy II.^[5]

On 5 January 2021, Mehlich joined Regionalliga West side SV Straelen.^[6]