Summary
Timo Mehlich (born 12 August 1997) is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for SSVg Velbert.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 August 1997 | ||
| 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 | 41 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2023 | |||
Career edit
Youth edit
Mehlich began playing with the Borussia Mönchengladbach academy in 2010, where he stayed until 2014. After been 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 edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b "Timo Mehlich - Men's Soccer". University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics.
- ^ "OKC Energy U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #6 - Timo Mehlich - M". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Sounders FC selects two players on first day of 2020 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas | Seattle Sounders FC".
- ^ Communications, Toros (11 January 2020). "RGV FC ADD BECKFORD AND MEHLICH". Rio Grande Valley FC.
- ^ "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. LA Galaxy II - March 8, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Fußball: Auch Groothusen und Morou nicht mehr im Kader des SV Straelen". 3 February 2021.
External links edit
- Timo Mehlich - Men's Soccer UNLV bio
- Timo Mehlich at Major League Soccer
- Timo Mehlich at WorldFootball.net