Emerson (footballer, born July 1980)
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. 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