Emerson Royal: Unveiling the Brazilian Dynamo’s Journey in Football
Emerson Aparecido Leite de Souza Junior, better known as Emerson Royal, is a Brazilian football sensation who has made waves both on and off the field.
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Personal Information
Emerson Royal, born on January 14, 1999, in São Paulo, Brazil, is a 24-year-old footballer with a height of 181cm. His versatility is evident as he primarily plays as a full-back and wing-back.
Relationship with Estela Braga
Off the pitch, Emerson shares a meaningful connection with Estela Braga, a Brazilian medical professional. The couple welcomed their first child, and the joyous news was revealed by Estela during Emerson’s birthday party in London.
Transfer History
Here is a list of his transfer history:
2014-2018: Ponte Preta (youth)
2018-2019: Atlético Mineiro
2019-2021: Real Betis (loan from Barcelona)
2021: Barcelona
2021-present: Tottenham Hotspur
On the final day of the 2021 summer transfer window, Tottenham signed Emerson Royal on a five-year deal for a reported £25.8 million transfer fee. Barcelona owns 50% of his player rights, with an option to buy a further 30%.
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Jersey Number and Position

Wearing the number 12 jersey, Emerson Royal has showcased his skills in various positions, excelling as both a wing-back and a defensive back.
Premier League Statistics for the 2023-2024 Season
Appearances: 66
Goals: 4
Wins: 20
Losses: 37
Clean Sheets: 20
Defensive Stats:
Tackles: 122 (65% success rate)
Interceptions: 44
Clearances: 160
Aerial Clearances: 86
Duels Won: 283
Attacking Stats:
Big Chances Created: 12
Crosses Delivered: 12 (20% accuracy)
Passing Stats:
Completed Passes: 2,291
Passes Per Match: 34.71
Discipline:
Yellow Cards: 8
Red Cards: 0
Fouls Committed: 54
Dribbling:
Successful 50/50 Passes: 38 out of 50
Aerial Battles Won: 3
Aerial Battles Lost: 64


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