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Emerson in 2005
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| Full name | Emerson Ferreira da Rosa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Grêmio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1997 | Grêmio | 54 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2000 | Bayer Leverkusen | 82 | (11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2004 | Roma | 105 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Juventus | 67 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Real Madrid | 28 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | Milan | 27 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Santos | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2020 | Miami Dade FC | 17 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 379 | (41) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1997–2006 | Brazil | 73 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Emerson Ferreira da Rosa (born on April 4, 1976), known simply as Emerson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder, a player who helps protect the defense.
Emerson played 73 games for the Brazilian national team between 1997 and 2006. He scored 6 goals for his country. He played in two FIFA World Cups (1998 and 2006). He also played in two Copa América tournaments and three Confederations Cups. Emerson helped Brazil win the 1999 Copa América and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. He also reached the 1998 World Cup Final.
People called Emerson the Puma because of his strong and graceful style of play. He was very good at winning the ball from opponents. Emerson played for two Brazilian clubs, Grêmio and Santos. He also played for many famous European clubs. These included Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, Roma and Milan in Italy, and Real Madrid in Spain. He won several titles with these teams. Besides his Brazilian passport, Emerson also has Italian, German, and Qatari passports.
Contents
Club Career: Emerson's Journey
Grêmio: Early Days in Brazil
Emerson first became well-known in his home country, Brazil. He played for Grêmio, where he achieved great success. With Grêmio, he won two state championships and two Brazilian Cups. He also won one Brazilian Championship and one Copa Libertadores. After his time in Brazil, he moved to Europe to play for the German club Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen: German Adventure
In 1997, Emerson joined Bayer Leverkusen. His first game was on August 1, 1997, against Schalke 04. Leverkusen finished third in the German league that season. They then finished second in the Bundesliga for the next two years. Emerson played three years at Leverkusen, scoring 11 goals in 82 league games. He also played in the 1997–98 UEFA Champions League, where Leverkusen reached the quarter-finals.
Roma: Italian Success
In the summer of 2000, Emerson moved to the Italian club Roma. He signed a five-year contract. He couldn't play right away because of rules about non-EU players. However, he gained Italian nationality in October 2000 because his wife is Italian-Brazilian. Emerson played his first Serie A game on January 28, 2001, in a 3–0 win against Napoli. Roma went on to win the Italian league title (the Scudetto) and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2001. Roma also reached the Coppa Italia final in the 2002–03 season.
Juventus: Challenging Times
After much discussion, Emerson joined Juventus in 2004. He wanted to join Juventus, following his former coach, Fabio Capello. Emerson won two Italian league titles with Juventus in the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons. However, both of these titles were later taken away due to problems the club faced.
Real Madrid: Spanish Champion
After two seasons with Juventus, Emerson moved to Real Madrid on July 19, 2006. He again followed coach Fabio Capello. At first, Emerson had some difficulties at Real Madrid. He even said he wanted to return to Juventus.
However, his performance improved a lot by May 2007. He then said he wanted to stay with Real Madrid. But the club president, Ramón Calderón, later said Emerson would leave. Emerson won the Spanish league title in his only season with Real Madrid.
AC Milan: More Trophies
On August 21, 2007, Milan officially signed Emerson. He played his first game for Milan in their 3–1 win over Sevilla in the 2007 UEFA Super Cup on August 31. Emerson faced some injuries during his time at Milan. Still, he helped Milan win the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup. On April 21, 2009, he and the club agreed to end his contract.
After leaving Milan, Emerson talked about returning to Grêmio, his first club. He hoped to finish his career there.
Santos: Back Home Briefly
On July 26, 2009, Emerson signed with Santos in Brazil. However, on October 16, 2009, he decided to leave Santos due to ongoing injury problems. Emerson then had surgery and retired from playing professional football.
Miami Dade FC: Later Career
On November 3, 2015, Emerson announced he was joining Miami Dade FC in the American Premier Soccer League (APSL). On May 7, 2017, Emerson played his first game for Miami Dade. He played alongside former Brazil player Gabriel in a 3–1 victory. On July 2, he helped his team win the 2017 Regular Season Championship without losing a single game.
International Career: Playing for Brazil
Emerson played his first game for Brazil on September 10, 1997. It was a friendly match against Ecuador, and he scored a goal in Brazil's 4–2 win. He was called up for the 1998 FIFA World Cup as a late replacement for Romário, who was injured. Brazil reached the final but lost 3–0 to France.
The next year, Emerson won the 1999 Copa América with Brazil. They beat Uruguay in the final. Emerson scored one goal in the tournament, in Brazil's 7–0 win against Venezuela. Brazil also reached the final of the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup that year. Emerson scored his second international goal in a friendly match against Japan in 1999. He scored two goals in a friendly match against Thailand in 2000.
Emerson was supposed to be the captain for Brazil's 2002 World Cup team. But he got an unfortunate injury during training before the first match. He dislocated his shoulder trying to block a shot. Cafu became the new captain, and Brazil went on to win the tournament.
In 2005, Emerson won the 2005 Confederations Cup with Brazil. They defeated their rivals Argentina 4–1 in the final. Emerson scored a goal in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay. In the 2006 World Cup, he played in three of Brazil's five matches. He played in the wins against Croatia and Australia. He also played in the 3–0 win over Ghana in the round of 16. This was Emerson's last game for Brazil. Brazil was knocked out in the quarter-finals by France.
After the 2006 World Cup, Emerson retired from the national team. He had scored 6 goals in 73 games for Brazil. He also played for Brazil in the 2001 Copa América and the 2003 Confederations Cup.
Playing Style: The Puma
Emerson was a very experienced, quick, and hardworking player. He could play in several midfield positions. His main role was as a defensive midfielder. He was known for stopping opponents' attacks with his strong tackling and good reading of the game.
He was also good at starting new attacks once he won the ball. He did this with quick and accurate passes. These skills earned him the nickname Il Puma. This name described his elegant yet powerful movements when chasing opponents. Emerson also had a powerful and accurate shot from far away. However, he was also known to get injured often.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 1994 | Série A | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | ||
| 1995 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | ||||
| 1996 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 5 | ||
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 54 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 91 | 10 | ||
| Bayer Leverkusen | 1997–98 | Bundesliga | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 5 |
| 1998–99 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 5 | ||
| 1999–2000 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
| Total | 82 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 108 | 15 | ||
| Roma | 2000–01 | Serie A | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 3 | |
| 2001–02 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 7 | ||
| 2002–03 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | – | 48 | 6 | |||
| 2003–04 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | – | 42 | 5 | |||
| Total | 105 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 21 | ||
| Juventus | 2004–05 | Serie A | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | – | 44 | 3 | |
| 2005–06 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 3 | ||
| Total | 67 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 91 | 6 | ||
| Real Madrid | 2006–07 | La Liga | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | 34 | 1 | |
| Milan | 2007–08 | Serie A | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | 18 | 0 | |||
| Total | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| Santos | 2009 | Série A | 6 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 369 | 37 | 38 | 3 | 102 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 513 | 53 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 73 | 6 | |
- Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Emerson goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 September 1997 | Estádio Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil |  Ecuador |
4–1 | 4–2 | Friendly |
| 2 | 31 March 1999 | National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |  Japan |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 3 | 30 June 1999 | Estadio Antonio Oddone Sarubbi, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay |  Venezuela |
2–0 | 7–0 | 1999 Copa América |
| 4 | 23 February 2000 | Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand |  Thailand |
4–0 | 7–0 | 2000 King's Cup |
| 5 | 7–0 | |||||
| 6 | 30 March 2005 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Uruguay |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2006 World Cup qualifier |
Honours: Trophies and Awards
Club Honours
Grêmio
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1996
- Copa do Brasil: 1994, 1997
- Copa Libertadores: 1995
- Recopa Sudamericana: 1996
Roma
- Serie A: 2000–01
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2001
Real Madrid
- La Liga: 2006–07
Milan
- UEFA Super Cup: 2007
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2007
Miami Dade FC
- APSL Regular Season: 2016, 2017
- APSL Champions: 2017
International Honours
- Brazil
- Copa América: 1999
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2005; runner-up: 1999
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1998
Individual Awards
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1999–2000
See also
In Spanish: Émerson Ferreira da Rosa para niños
