Noud van Melis (10 February 1924 – 8 August 2001) was a Dutch footballer, who played as a centre forward.

[1][2] Van Melis was born in Eindhoven[1][2] and started playing football at local third-level club RKVV Tongelre.

[3] Over time, a team was built around the proficient goalscorer Van Melis.

[2][3][4] After the 1953–54 season, professional football was introduced in the Netherlands, and Van Melis took the opportunity to get paid by moving to Rapid JC.

[3][4] In the 1955–56 season, he was an important part of the Rapid JC squad which became Dutch champions.