Emerson
⭐ association football player
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Age today
years old
Emerson stands as a defining figure among Brazilian Athletes of the Generation X.
Brazilian footballer (born 1976)
"One of Emerson's most defining moments was leading AS Roma to their first Serie A title in 18 years during the 2000-01 season." — About Emerson
securing the historic Scudettoa casual training sessionhis powerful physiquethe quarter-final shootoutthree of ItalyWorld Cup
Born
Years in career31 years active
April 4th, 1976
Birthplace
Pelotas
Known for
⭐ Athlete
Nationality
Brazil
Height
182 cm (5'12") (average)
Generation
Generation X
Career
31 years
Region
South America
How Emerson compares to other Athletes
🎂Emerson is 1 years older than the average Athlete
📏8cm taller than the average Athlete
| Metric | Emerson | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 49 | 48 | +1 yrs |
| Height | 182cm (5'12") | 174cm | +8cm |
| Career length | 31 yrs | ~35 yrs | -4 yrs |
| Based on 416 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Emerson
Did you know?
Did you know that Emerson, then captain of Brazil, missed the 2002 World Cup after injuring his shoulder while jokingly playing goalkeeper in training?
5 Lesser-known facts
- Emerson missed the 2002 World Cup after dislocating his shoulder while playing goalkeeper in a casual training session.
- He earned the nickname 'Puma' for his powerful physique, tireless work rate, and aggressive playing style on the field.
- Emerson captained the Brazilian national team leading up to the 2002 World Cup before his unfortunate injury.
- He won the Copa América with Brazil in 1999, scoring a crucial penalty in the quarter-final shootout.
- During his career, he played for three of Italy's biggest clubs: AS Roma, Juventus, and AC Milan.
Career highlight
One of Emerson's most defining moments was leading AS Roma to their first Serie A title in 18 years during the 2000-01 season. As a vital defensive midfielder, his leadership and robust performances were instrumental in securing the historic Scudetto.
Legacy
Emerson is remembered as a powerful and intelligent defensive midfielder, a true 'regista' known for his leadership and consistent high-level performances across Europe's top leagues.