Emerson da Silva Leal or simply Emerson (born July 3, 1980 in Esteio), is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. In 2012, he played for Aimoré.

Following the diagnosis of a heart condition in November 2004, Emerson did not play for three years. He re-joined Grêmio in 2007. Despite having a contract with Grêmio, Émerson did not usually train with the rest of Grêmio players.

Emerson (footballer, born July 1980)

Honours

Brazilian Cup: 2001

Rio Grande do Sul State League: 2001

References

External links

zerozero.pt

CBF

Emerson, del Gremio, apartado del equipo por sufrir problemas cardíacos

1980 births

Living people

Brazilian men's footballers

Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense players

Sport Club do Recife players

Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo players

Canoas Sport Club players

Esporte Clube Juventude players

Men's association football midfielders

People from Esteio

Footballers from Rio Grande do Sul

Emerson (footballer, born July 1980)