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Who is Emerson Royal: Biography

Emerson Royal is a Brazilian professional footballer who has recently signed for FC Barcelona. He plays in the right-back position.

Laliga side FC Barcelona has informed Real Betis that they are exercising their right to bring home Emerson Royal.

The defender is now the sole property of the Catalan giant by buying him outright in €9 million after a two-year loan.

His full name is Emerson Aparecido Leite de Souza, but since his second season at Betis (2019/20) he has started using a nickname given to him by his aunt when he was a kid.

The name came from a character used by the Royal brand in a jelly commercial, who had a huge mouth. As Emerson cried so much as a baby, and opened his mouth so wide when he did so, he was called Royal after the ad.

The new blaugrana star has come a long way since his infancy in the ‘favela’ slum of Ermelino Matarazzo (Sao Paulo). But he is very proud of everything he has achieved, and has the words da favela para o mundo (from the favela to the world) tattood on his arm).

“I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don’t do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.” That Michael Jordan quote has been the inspiration that has driven Emerson to get where he is today.

He also does as much as he can to support the people who still live there, and during the Covid-19 pandemic, he has been sending food packages to help the people.

Royal always bears the characteristic Brazilian smile. “I don’t like boring people” he says. “We Brazilians have an identity, we like to be with other people, talking and smiling. I’m happy. My family is always laughing.”

Emerson Royal - Quick Facts

Real Name Emerson Royal
Nickname Emerson
Profession Football Player
Instagram, Twitter
Marital Status Single
Girlfriend Name Not Available
Home Town Brazil
Zodiac Tauras
Emerson Royal Physical Status
Age 22 Year Old
Height 6 Feet 0 Inches
Weight 75 KG (approx)
Eye Colour N/A
Hair Colour N/A
Personal Information
Date of Birth 14 January 1999
Birth Place Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
School Name Not Known
College Name N/A
Qualifications N/A
Family Background
Father Name Not Known
Mother Name N/A
Sibling Name Not Known
Emerson Royal Career
Source Of Income Sports
Net Worth $15 Million (approx)

Emerson Royal Family (Father Name, Mother Name)

Emerson is a Brazilian professional Football player. Currently, He joined the football team name is FC Barcelona. He played the right-back position. His Father’s Name and His Mother’s Name are not available. He wants his life private. All details provide updated soon. So all fans know more details about Emerson Royal Age, Parents, Girlfriend, Wife, Personal Life given on this page.

Emerson Royal Net Worth And Salary

Emerson Royal’s net worth is speculated more than $15 million.

As per TransferMarkt, Royal has a current market value of €25.00m as of 2021.

Emerson’s salary is yet to be released.

In fact, Emerson was brought home for €9 million ($10.96 million). And, he will be part of the Blaugrana squad for the 2021-22 season.

Emerson Royal Personal Life: Girlfriend?

According to the Social Media Reports, his marital status is single. His girlfriend’s name was not mentioned.

Emerson Royal Football Career

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Attack to defence

He was originally a striker, but when he was 11 his coach moved him back to defensive midfield, and then because he had no natural full-backs, he moved the player back even further to a position where he has remained ever since.

First goal

On 2 April 2018, Emerson scored his first pro goal. It was a long distance screamer that also won the Copa do Interior for the Ponte Preta club in Sao Paulo where he spent most of his youth.

Continuing a tradition

Aloisio, a centre back who Johan Cruyff moved to right back, Belletti, Dani Alves, Adriano, who could play on the left or right, Douglas and now Emerson are series of Brazilian full and wing backs that have played for Barca.

Barcelona signings 2021

The 22-year-old right-back is set to be Barcelona's latest signing with the Catalan Club getting work done swiftly in the transfer market. He is the first player FC Barcelona will pay a transfer fee for as Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia were acquired on a free transfer from Premier League outfit Manchester City. Alongside the Man City duo and Emerson Royal, FC Barcelona are expected to announce a few more signings next week with club president Joan Laopta looking to make a major overhaul in the squad ahead of the 2021-22 season.

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