SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

JOSE MILTON MELGAR
JOSE MILTON MELGAR
JOSE MILTON MELGAR
Bolivia flag
Number
#7
Nationality
Bolivia
Team
BOLIVIA (South America)
Coach
ANTONIO LOPEZ
Position
RW (Right Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 0 7 6 1 0 1 21 3.0 £700k

Player Name: JOSE MILTON MELGAR

Nationality: Bolivia

Role / Position: Midfielder (commonly listed as attacking midfielder / winger)

Overview: José Milton Melgar is a Bolivian former professional footballer known for his skillful play in midfield and on the wing. He was a prominent member of the Bolivia national team during the 1980s and early 1990s and represented Bolivia in international competitions, including World Cup qualifying matches and Copa América tournaments.

International Career (Bolivia):

  • Caps: Over 80 appearances for the Bolivia national team (sources vary; commonly cited around 80–90 caps).
  • Goals: Scored several international goals (typically listed as fewer than 20).
  • Major tournaments: Participated in multiple Copa América editions and in World Cup qualifying campaigns, including Bolivia’s 1993–1994 qualifying cycle.

Club Career (highlights):

  • Club Bolívar (Bolivia) — one of Bolivia’s top clubs, where Melgar enjoyed notable domestic success.
  • Played for other Bolivian clubs and had spells abroad during his career (records cite stints in clubs within South America and possibly Mexico or the United States in some sources).

Notable traits: Creative playmaker with good crossing ability and set-piece competence; leadership on the field during his national-team tenure.

Legacy: Remembered as one of Bolivia’s more influential midfielders of his era and a regular starter for the national team across a long international career.

Note: Exact statistics (caps, goals, club list and years) vary between sources. For precise numbers and season-by-season club history, consult dedicated football statistical databases (FIFA records, national federation archives, RSSSF, National-Football-Teams, or similar).