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Emerson, born on April 4, 1976 in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, is an association football player. Emerson is 50 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 182 cm.
My Take
Emerson is the kind of footballer I have always admired more than the headline-grabbing strikers. A defensive midfielder who anchored Brazil's midfield across 73 caps, he did the unglamorous work that lets flashier teammates shine. In a national side overflowing with attacking talent, being trusted to break up play and dictate balance says everything about his quality. I value players who make their team better without demanding the spotlight, and Emerson strikes me as exactly that. His career is a quiet reminder that the engine room often matters more than the fireworks up front.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Emerson
- Name (Japanese)
- エメルソン・フェレイラ・ダ・ローザ
- Reading
- えめるそん・ふぇれいら・だ・ろーざ
- Born
- April 4, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson born?
Born April 4, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Emerson from?
Emerson is from Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
What does Emerson do?
Emerson works as association football player.
How tall is Emerson?
Emerson is 182 cm.
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