Deniss Meļņiks (born 7 September 2002) is a Latvian professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Falkirk and the Latvia national team.
Club career As a youth player, Meļņiks joined the youth academy of Latvian side Riga. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Torino in 2019.
Ahead of the 2021 season, he signed for Latvian side Spartaks, where he made thirty-eight league appearances and scored zero goals. Subsequently, he signed for Latvian side Auda in 2023, helping the club win the 2025 Latvian Football Cup.
International career Meļņiks is a Latvia international. During September and October 2023 and March 2024 he played for the Latvia national under-21 football team for 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
Style of play Meļņiks plays as a defender or midfielder. Latvian news website Baltic Football News wrote in 2024 that he "has showcased his versatility and defensive prowess".
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