Émerson (footballer, born 1973) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Émerson Luiz Firmino | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| São Paulo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1991 | Bellinzago | ||
| 1991–1994 | Hamburger SV | 4 | (1) |
| 1994–1995 | Holstein Kiel | 24 | (10) |
| 1995 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 2 | (0) |
| 1995–1996 | Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk | 14 | (7) |
| 1996–1997 | FC St. Pauli | 23 | (1) |
| 1997 | Atletico Junior | ||
| 1997–1998 | Grêmio | ||
| 1998–2001 | MVV | 71 | (22) |
| 2001–2002 | KFC Uerdingen 05 | 33 | (12) |
| 2003 | Qatar SC | ||
| 2003 | Tianjin Teda | ||
| 2004 | Union Berlin | 5 | (0) |
| 2005 | Club América | ||
| 2005–2006 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Real España | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Émerson Luiz Firmino, often called simply Émerson, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He was born on July 28, 1973, in Campinas, Brazil. Émerson played as a striker, which means his main job on the field was to score goals for his team.
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Émerson's Football Journey
Émerson began his football career in Brazil, playing for the youth team of São Paulo. This is where many young players learn the skills they need to become professionals. After his time in youth football, he started playing for senior teams.
Playing in Europe
Émerson moved to Europe early in his career. He played for Hamburger SV in Germany from 1991 to 1994. After that, he joined Holstein Kiel, another German club, where he played 24 games and scored 10 goals. This was a good period for him, showing his ability to find the back of the net.
He also played for Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine and FC St. Pauli back in Germany. Playing in different countries helped him gain a lot of experience and adapt to various styles of football.
Adventures Around the World
Émerson's career took him to many different parts of the world. In 1995, he played for Bellmare Hiratsuka in Japan. This was a unique experience, playing in a league far from Europe or South America.
Later in his career, he also played for clubs in the Netherlands, such as MVV, where he played 71 games and scored 22 goals. He also had spells in Qatar with Qatar SC and China with Tianjin Teda. His journey shows how football can take players to many exciting places.
Later Career and Retirement
Towards the end of his playing days, Émerson continued to play for various clubs. He joined Union Berlin in Germany in 2004. He also played for Hapoel Petah Tikva in Israel and Real España in Honduras.
Émerson retired from professional football after a long and varied career. He was known for his role as a striker, always looking for opportunities to score goals for his team.
Life After Football
After retiring from playing, Émerson settled down in Germany. He lives there with his wife. Many former footballers stay involved in the sport, perhaps as coaches or commentators, but Émerson has chosen a more private life.
External links
- Émerson at fussballdaten.de (German)
- Émerson at J.League Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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See also
In Spanish: Émerson Luiz Firmino para niños
