Denner Fernando Melz

Denner Fernando Melz (born 30 December 1999), simply known as Denner, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Novorizontino on loan from CRB.

Club career Born in Itapiranga, Santa Catarina, Denner finished his formation with Juventude, after having a three-month stint at Internacional in 2011. In late January 2018, after impressing with the under-20 squad in the year's Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was promoted to the first team.

Denner made his senior debut on 25 January 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruninho in a 1–0 Campeonato Gaúcho away loss against São Luiz. On 15 June, he renewed his contract until 2022.

Denner made his Série B debut on 26 June 2018, replacing Tony in a 1–0 defeat at Vila Nova. He scored his first professional goal on 31 August, netting the opener in a 3–3 away draw against Paysandu.

Denner contributed with one goal in 21 league appearances during his first senior season, as his side suffered relegation.

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