Biography
Who is Emerson Sheik?
Early life and real name
The football player was born with the name Márcio Passos de Albuquerque. His birthplace is Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, and his date of birth is December 6, 1978. He later became a citizen of Qatar, which led to his nickname.
In early 2006, federal police in Brazil detained him while he traveled to Qatar. Authorities accused him of using a falsified birth certificate to claim he was born in 1981 instead of 1978. His original documents confirmed his actual birth date.
Professional career in Japan and Qatar
Emerson Sheik began his senior career with São Paulo FC in 1998. By 2000, he moved to Japan to play for Consadole Sapporo, scoring 31 goals in 34 games. He then joined Kawasaki Frontale, where he netted 19 times in 18 matches. His performance continued at a high level when he moved to Urawa Red Diamonds, where he scored 71 league goals in 100 appearances.
In 2005, the Qatari club Al Sadd purchased him for 8 million US dollars. He played alongside Carlos Tenorio during his time there. He later returned to the club in December 2007 following a brief contract with the French team Rennes, where he struggled to join the first team.
Success in Brazil
He returned to Brazil in 2009, signing with Flamengo. He played alongside Adriano and helped the team win the 2009 Brasileirão Série A title. Later, he moved to Fluminense in 2010 and helped them secure the Brazilian championship as well. This achievement made him a champion in two consecutive years with different teams.
Joining Corinthians in 2011, he secured his third consecutive Brazilian championship. He made history as the first player to win three straight titles with three different clubs. In 2012, he scored two goals in the final of the Copa Libertadores to help Corinthians win the tournament. That same year, the team won the FIFA Club World Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0. He had a well-known incident during that final, where he was involved in a confrontation with Gary Cahill that resulted in a red card for the English player.
International play and controversial moments
Although born in Brazil, he played for the Qatar national team starting in 2008. FIFA rules later determined he was ineligible for Qatar because he had previously represented the Brazil under-20 squad. Consequently, he stopped appearing for the Qatari national team.
In August 2013, he faced public attention after posting a photo on Instagram showing him kissing a male friend. Following this, he faced protests from some supporters during a training session. He described these protests as idiotic prejudice. Shortly after, he was sent off during a match against Luverdense after an argument with Zé Roberto.
Birthday and age
Emerson Sheik was born on December 6, 1978, which makes Emerson 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Emerson shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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