Emerson

Brazil · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2005

Strong holding midfielder who broke up play and hit thumping long shots

Nicknames Puma

76.0OVR#579 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed65.8
  • Shooting64.6
  • Passing72.6
  • Ball Control73.3
  • Movement69.6
  • Football IQ80.0
  • Defending Skill82.7
  • Physical77.1
  • Mental84.0
  • Career67.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Standing Tackle88
  2. Selflessness88
  3. Tactical Discipline88
  4. Stamina87
  5. Defensive Positioning86
  6. Interceptions86
  7. Strength86
  8. Shot Power84
  9. Short Passing84
  10. Anticipation84

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.8

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 64.6

  • Finishing60
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys60
  • Curve62
  • Penalties62
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity50
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 72.6

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 73.3

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 69.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind58
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 80.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 82.7

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap68

Physical 77.1

  • Strength86
  • Stamina87
  • Agility69
  • Balance74
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression84

Mental 84.0

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 67.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements67
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty30

Profile

Born
4 April 1976
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1994–2009
Prime
1997-2005

Club career

  • 1994–1997 Grêmio
  • 1997–2000 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2000–2004 AS Roma
  • 2004–2006 Juventus
  • 2006–2007 Real Madrid
  • 2007–2009 AC Milan
  • 2009–2009 Santos

Honours

Continental title 1

1999 Copa América

Copa Libertadores 1

1995 Grêmio

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Grêmio 1

1996

League title · Serie A AS Roma 1

2000–01

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2006–07

Club World Cup 1

2007

UEFA Super Cup 1

2007

Recopa Sudamericana 1

1996

Confederations Cup 1

2005

Copa do Brasil 2

1994, 1997

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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