Milton Antonio Meléndez Cornejo (born 3 August 1967) is a former Salvadoran professional football player. Wife: Marisol Perez Sons: Tatiana Melendez, Pamela Melendez y Milton Melendez
Club career Nicknamed El Tigana, Meléndez played the majority of his career at Alianza, club where he played until 2000.
With Alianza, Meléndez won the Apertura 1998 final against Luis Ángel Firpo.
Coaching career After he retired from playing, he became a manager.
Coca-Cola In 2003, Meléndez signed as new coach of Coca-Cola.
Alianza In 2005, Meléndez signed as assistant coach of Alianza FC. Oscar del Solar was the head coach.
Chalatenango In 2009, Meléndez signed as assistant coach of Chalatenango.
Return to Chalatenango In 2009, Mélendez signed as new coach of Chalatenango, replacing Carlos Antonio Meléndez. However, Mélendez left the club that same year.
Brasilia In 2010, Mélendez signed as new coach of Brasilia of Segunda División, replacing William Renderos Iraheta.Brasilia le sacó los colores a los blancos del Alianza - La Pagina El sueño del "Tigana" - El Gráfico
Second return to Alianza In February 2015, Meléndez signed as new director of football of Alianza.
In February 2016, sport director Milton Meléndez and assistant coach Juan Carlos Serrano were confirmed as interim managers of Alianza, replacing Rubén Alonso. Both were later replaced by Daniel Fernández.
Third return to Alianza In August 2016, Meléndez signed as coach of Alianza for the rest of the Apertura 2016 tournament, replacing Daniel Fernández. Meléndez led them to the final of that tournament, but they were defeated by Santa Tecla FC at the Estadio Cuscatlán (2–3). In December 2016, Meléndez was replaced by Jorge Rodríguez.
Return as interim and official coach
During December 2020 Alianza fired his coach Juan Cortés and replaced him. He reached the finals of four consecutives tournaments and won three of those against C.D. Águila (twice) and C.D. Platense.
International career Meléndez made his debut for El Salvador in 1988 and has earned over 25 caps, scoring at least 3 goals. He has represented his country in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 1993 UNCAF Nations Cup.UNCAF Tournament 1993 - RSSSF He also was a non-playing squad member at the 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup.CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 1996 - Full Details - RSSSF
His final international game was an October 1996 friendly match against Honduras.
Honours
Player Club Alianza F.C. Primera División Runners-up: Championship 1991–92 Runners-up: Championship 1992–93
Alianza F.C. Primera División Champions: Championship 1993–94 Champions: Championship 1996–97 Champions: Apertura 1998 UNCAF Interclub Cup Champions: Championship 1997
Manager Club Alianza F.C. Primera División Runners-up: Apertura 2016 Runners-up: Clausura 2021
Alianza F.C. Primera División Champions: Apertura 2020 Champions: Apertura 2021 Champions: Clausura 2022
References
External links Milton Meléndez at Soccerway