Emerson (footballer, born March 1973) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emerson Orlando de Melo | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Caxias do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1986–1994 | Bahia | ||
| 1995–1998 | Vitória | ||
| 1998–1999 | União Barbarense | ||
| 1999 | Grêmio | ||
| 2000 | Guarani | ||
| 2001 | União Barbarense | ||
| 2001 | Tokyo Verdy | ||
| 2002 | Brasiliense | ||
| 2002 | União Barbarense | ||
| 2004 | Ituano | ||
| 2005 | América-SP | ||
| 2005 | Puerto Rico Islanders | ||
| 2005 | Internacional (SP) | ||
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Emerson Orlando de Melo (born on March 2, 1973), known simply as Emerson, is a former Brazilian football player. He played as a defender during his career. Emerson was born in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, and played for many different clubs.
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Emerson's Football Journey
Emerson started his football career in Brazil. He played for several teams in his home country. He was known for his skills as a defender.
Early Career in Brazil
Emerson began playing for Bahia from 1986 to 1994. After that, he moved to Vitória, where he played from 1995 to 1998. He then joined União Barbarense for a short period.
Moving Between Clubs
In 1999, Emerson played for Grêmio. The next year, in 2000, he joined Guarani. He returned to União Barbarense in 2001 before trying out football in Japan.
Playing in Japan
In 2001, Emerson played for Tokyo Verdy in Japan. This was an exciting experience for him. He played seven league games for the team.
Return to Brazil and Later Clubs
After his time in Japan, Emerson came back to Brazil. He played for Brasiliense in 2002. He also had another spell with União Barbarense that same year. In 2004, he played for Ituano. His career continued with teams like América-SP and Internacional (SP) in 2005. He also played for the Puerto Rico Islanders in 2005.
Emerson's career shows how a football player can move between many clubs. He played for different teams in Brazil and even in Japan. He was a dedicated defender throughout his time in football.
