Felix Michel Melki

Club career

Syrianska At age seven Michel began his football career in the youth team of the Swedish side Syrianska FC, the club of the local Assyrian community. Starting from 2013, he played in the first team and made some sporadic appearances in the league and domestic cup. He only began to establish himself as a starter in the 2016 season, making 10 league appearances.

Eskişehirspor In August 2016 he moved to the TFF First League side Eskişehirspor. Michel played 10 league matches for the Turkish club. where he would be reunited with his brother Alexander. He made his debut on 24 April, as a 61st-minute substitute in a 2–0 win to Helsingborgs IF. On 18 August 2019, Michel was placed as a striker against Kalmar, losing 2–1 at home. With eight league appearances (three as a starter),

In the 2020 season, Michel Melki played all three Svenska Cupen group stage games, helping his side qualify for the quarter-finals. He made his debut in the first match of the 2021 season on 16 May, as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 draw against Haugesund. He ended his loan with only one appearance, and returned to AIK.

AFC Eskilstuna Michel Melki returned to AFC Eskilstuna in the Superettan on 11 August 2021, joining them on loan until the end of the 2021 season. He made his debut on 14 August, as a 76th-minute substitute in a 4–1 win against Norrby. Michel Melki's first goal came on 22 August, scoring a backheel volley from a corner against GIF Sundsvall; the game ended in a 3–1 defeat.

Following the end of his loan period, AIK re-loaned Michel Melki to AFC Eskilstuna for a further six months on 11 January 2022, until the end of his contract with AIK. On 10 July, he joined AFC Eskilstuna permanently on a contract valid until the end of the 2022 season.

Lebanon On 5 January 2023, Michel Melki joined Ahed ahead of the second round of the 2022–23 Lebanese Premier League. He moved to Safa on 11 August 2024. In August 2025, Michel Melki joined Nejmeh ahead of the 2025–26 season.

International career

In 2018, Michel Melki acquired a Lebanese citizenship due to his family's origins being from Lebanon, making him eligible for the Lebanon national team. He made his international debut for Lebanon on 15 November 2018, playing the whole 90 minutes in a goalless draw against Uzbekistan.

Michel Melki was called up for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, alongside his brother Alexander, one month later. On 17 January 2019, he scored the equaliser in an eventual 4–1 win against North Korea in the final group stage game, and was nominated Man of the Match for his performance.

In December 2023, Michel Melki was initially included in the Lebanese squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. However, he withdrew injured in January 2024 before the competition and was replaced by Khalil Khamis.

Style of play A versatile defensive-minded player, Michel Melki can mainly be deployed as either a centre-back or a defensive midfielder. His main characteristics are his physicality and his ball-winning capabilities. While at AIK, Michel Melki was also used as an attacking midfielder.

Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list Lebanon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Michel Melki goal.

Honours AFC Eskilstuna Svenska Cupen runner-up: 2018–19

Ahed Lebanese Premier League: 2022–23 Lebanese Federation Cup: 2023 Lebanese FA Cup runner-up: 2022–23, 2023–24 Lebanese Super Cup runner-up: 2023 AFC Cup runner-up: 2023–24

Nejmeh Lebanese FA Cup: 2025–26