Urby Emanuelson facts for kids
Emanuelson with Utrecht in 2017
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| Full name | Urby Vitorrio Diego Emanuelson | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1986 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Left back, midfielder, winger | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Jong Ajax (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| Voorland | ||||||||||||||||
| 1994–2004 | Ajax | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2011 | Ajax | 172 | (17) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | AC Milan | 75 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2013 | → Fulham (loan) | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Roma | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | → Atalanta (loan) | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Hellas Verona | 11 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2022 | Utrecht | 78 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 361 | (25) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Netherlands U21 | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2012 | Netherlands | 16 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Utrecht (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Jong Ajax (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Urby Vitorrio Diego Emanuelson (born 16 June 1986) is a Dutch former professional footballer. He is currently an assistant coach for Jong Ajax.
Urby grew up playing football at the Ajax Youth Academy. He spent most of his career at Ajax as a left wing-back, which means he played on the left side, helping both in defense and attack. Later, his coaches used him more as a left midfielder or left winger. In these new roles, he became very good at running down the wing, setting up goals for teammates, and scoring himself. When he moved to AC Milan, his manager also played him as an attacking midfielder and even a right winger. This shows he was a very versatile player!
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Urby's Football Journey
Starting at Ajax
Urby Emanuelson started his football journey in the famous youth system of Ajax. He joined them from a local club called Voorland SC. After moving up through the youth ranks, he signed his first professional contract in 2005.
Urby made his first team debut for Ajax on 24 February 2005. It was a UEFA Cup match against Auxerre. Soon after, he played his first league game in the Eredivisie on 10 April 2005. He played five times in his first season.
In the 2005–06 season, Urby quickly became a regular player. He often played as a left-back or in midfield. He helped Ajax win his first trophy, the Johan Cruyff Shield, by beating PSV Eindhoven. He scored his first goal for Ajax on 22 January 2006, which was the winning goal in a 3–2 match. He also scored in the KNVB Beker (Dutch Cup) quarter-finals.
Urby helped Ajax win the KNVB Cup that season, beating PSV Eindhoven 2–1 in the final. Because of his great performances, he was named "Amsterdam talent of the year 2006." He played 41 games and scored two goals that season.
In the 2006–07 season, Urby continued to be a key player. He helped Ajax win the Johan Cruyff Shield again. He scored his first league goal of the season on 14 October 2006. He was even nominated for the "Golden Boy" award, which is for the best young player in Europe.
Urby helped Ajax win the KNVB Cup for the second year in a row in 2007. He played 46 games and scored three goals that season.
For the 2007–08 season, Urby won the Johan Cruyff Shield for the third time in a row! He kept his place in the team, mostly playing as a left-back. He scored his first goal of the season in a 2–2 draw against Vitesse. He played 41 games and scored three goals.
In the 2008–09 season, Urby continued to play in different midfield roles. He scored his first goal of the season in a big 6–0 win. He also scored against Ajax's big rival, Feyenoord. He played 42 games and scored four goals.
For the 2009–10 season, Urby was linked with a move to Bayern Munich, but he chose to stay at Ajax. He scored his first goal of the season against PSV Eindhoven. He scored eight goals in total that season, which was his best scoring year at Ajax.
Urby helped Ajax win the KNVB Cup for the third time in his career. He played 48 games in all competitions that season.
In his final season at Ajax, 2010–11, Urby helped the team reach the UEFA Champions League group stage. He scored two goals before it was announced he would leave the club in January 2011. He played 32 games that season.
Moving to AC Milan
On 23 January 2011, Urby Emanuelson joined the Italian club AC Milan. He signed a contract for three and a half years.
He made his debut for AC Milan just three days later in a Coppa Italia match. He even provided an assist in that game! He helped AC Milan win their first Scudetto (Italian league title) in seven years at the end of the season. He played 11 games and scored one goal.
At the start of the 2011–12 season, Urby helped AC Milan win the 2011 Supercoppa Italiana by beating Inter Milan. He became a regular player, playing in different midfield positions. He scored his first Serie A goal for Milan on 19 February 2012. He played 42 games and scored two goals that season.
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In the 2012–13 season, Urby continued to play for AC Milan. He scored his first goal of the season in a UEFA Champions League match against Zenit Saint Petersburg. He also scored and set up two goals in a big 5–1 win against Chievo. He played 20 games and scored two goals before being loaned out.
For the 2013–14 season, Urby returned to AC Milan and often played as a left-back. He made 33 appearances in all competitions. After this season, his contract with AC Milan ended, and he left the club.
Loan to Fulham
On 31 January 2013, Urby joined English Premier League team Fulham on loan until the end of the season.
He made his debut for Fulham on 2 February against Manchester United. He scored his first goal for Fulham in a 3–0 win against Swansea City on the last day of the season. He enjoyed his time in England and said he always wanted to play in the Premier League.
Playing for Roma
On 11 July 2014, Urby signed a one-year contract with Roma in Italy. However, he found it hard to get playing time because of strong competition in the team. He made only two appearances for Roma before being loaned out.
In January 2015, Urby was loaned to Atalanta for the rest of the season. He made his debut for Atalanta in a 2–1 win. He helped set up goals and was even named the club's Player of the Month for February. He played nine games for Atalanta. After his loan, he returned to Roma and then left the club when his contract ended.
Time at Hellas Verona
After leaving Roma, Urby joined Hellas Verona on 3 January 2016. He made his debut for Verona just three days later. He helped Verona get their first win of the season in February 2016. He played 11 games for Verona, but the team was relegated from Serie A.
Short Spell at Sheffield Wednesday
In September 2016, Urby joined English Championship team Sheffield Wednesday. However, he struggled with injuries and fitness during the season. He made only one appearance for the club before being released at the end of the season.
Returning to Holland with FC Utrecht
Urby returned to his home country, Holland, in the summer of 2017. He signed a one-year contract with FC Utrecht.
He made his debut for FC Utrecht in a UEFA Europa League match. He quickly became a regular player, playing in midfield and at left-back. He signed a contract extension with the club in March 2018. He played 38 games in his first season with Utrecht.
At the start of the 2018–19 season, Urby signed another contract extension, keeping him at Utrecht until 2020. He scored his first goal for Utrecht on 1 September 2018. He scored four goals that season and played 27 games.
In the 2019–20 season, Urby's playing time was more limited, often coming on as a substitute. He contributed several assists. The season was cut short due to the pandemic. He played 18 games that season.
In September 2020, Urby re-joined FC Utrecht on a semi-professional contract. He made his first appearance of the 2020–21 season on 27 September 2020.
Playing for His Country
Youth Teams
Urby Emanuelson played for the Netherlands at different youth levels, including the Under-21 team.
He was part of the Dutch squad for the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was held in the Netherlands. His team reached the quarter-finals.
In August 2005, Urby was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad. He made his debut on 17 August 2005. He scored his first U21 goal in May 2006. He was part of the Dutch squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2006. He was even named in the "UEFA Team of the Tournament."
Two years later, Urby was chosen to be in the squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He played four times in the tournament, where the team reached the quarter-finals.
Senior National Team
Urby Emanuelson was first called up to the senior Netherlands squad in September 2005. He made his debut for the senior team on 16 August 2006, in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland. The Netherlands won 4–0.
In 2007, Urby helped the Netherlands defense keep two clean sheets. He also set up a goal in a 1–0 win against Albania. He played a part in helping the Netherlands qualify for UEFA Euro 2008, but he was not selected for the final tournament squad.
After a break from the national team, Urby was called up again in July 2010. He made his first appearance in two years on 11 August 2010. He continued to make a few more appearances for the national team until 2012. In total, he played 17 games for the Netherlands senior team.
Family Life
Urby comes from a family of footballers. His father, Errol Emanuelson, was also a professional footballer. His older brother, Julian Emanuelson, played professionally too. His cousin, Jean-Paul Boëtius, is also a professional footballer. Urby once said he looked up to Clarence Seedorf as a child and felt it was "great to play with" him later in his career.
Urby has two children.
Trophies and Awards
Ajax
- Eredivisie: 2010-11
- KNVB Cup: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2009–10
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2005, 2006, 2007
AC Milan
- Serie A: 2010–11
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2011
Netherlands U21
- UEFA U-21 Championship: 2006
Individual
- AFC Ajax Talent of the Year: 2006 (joint)
See also
In Spanish: Urby Emanuelson para niños
