EMERSON
Bayer Leverkusen & Brazil
Full Name: Emerson Ferreira de Rosa
Date of Birth: April 4, 1976
Birthplace: Pelotas, Brazil
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 74 kg
Previous Clubs: Botafogo (Brazil), Gremio (Brazil)
Moved to Germany a year ago from Gremio for $4.7 million. Surprise and controversial late call-up to the Brazilian 1998 World Cup squad to replace the injured Romario as he plays as a defensive midfielder just in front of the back four. Made two appearances at France '98 as a substitute and converted one of Brazil's penalties in the shoot-out against the Netherlands.
