Embu (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sérgio Henrique Saboia Bernardes | ||
| Date of birth | May 18, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995 | Verdy Kawasaki | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sérgio Henrique Saboia Bernardes, known to many as Embu, is a former football player from Brazil. He was born on May 18, 1973. Embu played as a Midfielder, a key position in football. Midfielders help both in defense and attack during a game.
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Embu's Exciting Football Career
Starting Strong in Brazil
Embu began his football journey in his home country, Brazil. He trained and improved his skills at the youth academy of Corinthians. Corinthians is a very famous and successful football club in Brazil. After playing for their youth teams, he joined the main senior team.
He played 65 games for Corinthians. Some of these matches were in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is the top football league in Brazil, where the best teams compete. Playing in this league was a big step in his early career.
Playing Football in Japan
After his time with Corinthians, Embu moved to Japan. He continued his professional football career there. In 1995, he joined a team called Verdy Kawasaki. This team plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league.
During his time with Verdy Kawasaki, Embu played 10 games in the league. As a midfielder, he worked hard to support his team. He helped them by defending against opponents and by creating chances to score goals.
See also
In Spanish: Sérgio Henrique Saboia Bernardes para niños
