Rodrigo David Meléndez Araya (born October 3, 1977, in Santiago, Chile) is Chilean football player, who currently plays for chilean club Colo-Colo. He is also known as "Kalule." Meléndez was raised in the modest San Gregorio in Santiago. He has a wife named Yohanna. Meléndez is a defensive midfielder . He is known for his strength, tenacity and mostly his aggressive grasp of the game. He is very laid back off the field.