| Eric | |
| Fullname: | Eric Almeida de Melo |
| Birth Date: | 7 August 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Baixa Grande, Brazil |
| Height: | 1.80 m |
| Position: | Left back |
| Currentclub: | Vila Nova |
| Years1: | 2019 |
| Caps1: | 7 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2020–2021 |
| Caps2: | 9 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2022 |
| Caps3: | 16 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2022 |
| Caps4: | 3 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2023 |
| Caps5: | 19 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2024– |
| Caps6: | 20 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Pcupdate: | 16 June 2024 |
Eric Almeida de Melo (born 7 August 2000), simply known as Eric, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Vila Nova.
Left back, Eric began his career playing for teams in the lower divisions of the state of São Paulo. He also defended Tupynambás and Nação Esportes, before arriving at Jacuipense, where he stood out in Série D in 2023. In 2024, he was announced as a reinforcement by Vila Nova.[1] [2]
Eric is brother of the also footballer Raniele.[3]