Wélton Araújo Melo

Personal information
Wélton
Full name	Wélton Araújo Melo
Date of birth	April 17, 1975 (1975-04-17) (age 33)
Place of birth	Cambuci, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11+¹⁄₂ in)
Playing position	Striker
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1994 1995 1995 1996 1997-1998 1999-2000 2001 2002 2003 2004-2005	Fluminense Flamengo América (RJ) New England Revolution Los Angeles Galaxy Miami Fusion Pittsburgh Riverhounds Paraná Fredrikstad FK Seattle Sounders	? (14)
National team
1995	Brazil	1 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. * Appearances (Goals)

Wélton Araújo Melo (born April 17, 1975 in Cambuci, Rio de Janeiro) is a former Brazilian footballer. He last played striker role for the Seattle Sounders of USL First Division.

Prior to playing for the Sounders, Welton was a two-time Major League Soccer all-star. During his career he played for the Miami Fusion, New England Revolution, Los Angeles Galaxy and Fredrikstad F.K. (in Norway). He is a member of the 30/30 club, scoring over 30 career goals and 30 career assists (43 and 34 respectively).

Melo currently resides in the Seattle area and plays on a local team.^{[citation needed]}