Melvyn Lorenzen: profile
Melvyn Lorenzen (born 26 November 1994 in London, United Kingdom) is a retired Ugandan footballer who played as a forward and wing half.
Lorenzen started out at SV Werder Bremen in 2013. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2013.
At international level, Lorenzen represented Uganda (2016), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Chad on 14 November 2025 (International Friendly).
London has produced 26 footballers in our database, including Antoine Semenyo, Albert Adomah and Caspar Lee.
Nationality explained: Why does Melvyn Lorenzen play for Uganda?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 30 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Germany and Thailand
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 90% of Ugandan internationals on record
- Latest move
- SV Werder Bremen (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Aruna Dindane and Michael Eneramo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– |  SV Werder Bremen |
Bundesliga | – | – |
| — | SV Werder Bremen II |
3. Liga | – | – |
| — |  Muangthong United F.C. |
Thai League 1 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |  Uganda |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Nov 2025 | Uganda 2–1 Chad | 46 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Melvyn Lorenzen?
Melvyn Lorenzen was born on 26 November 1994, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Melvyn Lorenzen born?
Melvyn Lorenzen was born in London, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Melvyn Lorenzen play for?
Melvyn Lorenzen played international football for Uganda. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Melvyn Lorenzen played for?
Melvyn Lorenzen's recorded clubs are SV Werder Bremen, SV Werder Bremen II and Muangthong United F.C..
How tall is Melvyn Lorenzen?
Melvyn Lorenzen is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Melvyn Lorenzen play?
Melvyn Lorenzen played as a forward and wing half.
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