Emerson Palmieri is a professional footballer with the Premier League Club, Chelsea. The Brazillian international has played for the Brazil national team before his international move to Europe. The star plays mainly left-back and on occasions, he has been switched to play left wing-back and left midfield.
The defender has traits of attention-seeking as he aims for more playtime on the field to boost his career.
Brief Biography of Emerson Palmieri
Emerson Palmieri dos Santos was born on August 3rd, 1994 in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. His father is Reginaldo Alves dos Santos and mother, Eliana Palmieri is an Italian.
To friends and fans, the nicknames ‘Emer’ or ‘Palmito’ are as exciting as the rush of adrenaline. The 26-year-old has been a lover of English football since the age of fifteen.
At the age of sixteen, he joined Santos FC where his talent evolved till 2015
See Also:Thiago Silva- Bio, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, Height, 5 Fast Facts
Net Worth
He was signed to Chelsea in a €20 million deal and has an annual salary of €4.2 million. His net worth is calculated at £10.5 million.
As a professional footballer, his current market value stands at £12 million as against £30 million in 2019 when his highest was recorded.
Dating And Social Life
Emerson Palmieri has dated childhood sweetheart, Isadora Nascimento since when they were budding teenagers and have been so public about their affections for each other. The fiery Latina is always seen at his games cheering her ‘love’. They met in Brazil and have been together ever since then.
In October 2020, Emerson Palmieri confirmed via his social media account, a relationship with Thaiany Xavier after posting a beautiful selfie of them. Not much is known about the lady except for the fact that she has two children aged five (daughter) and two (son).
The star is active on social media, with over 200 000 followers on Instagram, he keeps posting exciting happenings in his life.
Height
Emer stands tall at 5ft 9inches(1.76m) and weighs 79.5kg, he has continued to use his height to an advantage while he reels out his tricks on the field, for those who have met or watched him play, it is sure to notice the tall Athlete’s agility in taking on an opponent.
Family
Emerson Palmieri comes from a family where football is known, his older brother Giovanni Palmieri is also a footballer who plays left-back for the Fluminense Club in Brazil. His ancestry can be traced to Italy on his mother’s side.
5 Fast Fact about Emerson Palmieri
1.He Has Some Remarkable Goals
In 2013, his debut goal was instrumental against Athletico Paranaense the loss fell on his then team Santos as it ended 1-2.
While on loan to Palermo he made his first appearance as a substitute for Fabio Daprela in the second half. All his appearances at Palermo were as a backup.
He was loaned to Roma in 2016 and brought a resounding cap to their goal collections when he landed the third goal place a 3rd for the club against Milan in a 3-1 victory.
2.He Opted To Play For The Italian National Team
In 2017, he got his Italian citizenship and decided to play for the Italian team. In interviews, he has always claimed to be more comfortable in Italy. He made his senior debut with the side in 2018. His move to Italy gave him a much-needed connection with his extended family.
3.Emerson Palmieri Once Played Alongside Neymar
The star grew up in Brazil, right? Well, during his six years stunt with Santos Youth, he played alongside Neymar, the Brazilian ‘golden child’, and picked one or two things from him.
4.The Loss of Palermo Placement Was A Blessing For Emerson Palmieri
He was on loan to the Italian club; Palermo for the 2014/2015 season, his playing was far limited however he was not bought. Despite this downside, Roma took the 21-year-old star on loan for the season. His performance got him a loan extension deal.
See Also: N’Golo Kanté- Bio, Net Worth, Height, Is He Married? 5 Fast Facts
5.He Has Had Limited Playing Time
While he was signed to Chelsea in 2018 from Roma, it is noticeable that his playing time was far limited and may be a disadvantage to his rising career. He joined the Blues in 2018 while his debut was made in the match against Hull City. In the 2018/2019 season, he made a dash for the second goal to end in an equalizer and ended in a 2-1 win.
There are purported rumors of his summer move due to the little attention he is getting with the blues.
Complete profile of Emerson Palmieri
| Emerson Palmieri |
|
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emerson Palmieri dos Santos |
| Date of Birth | 3 August 1994 |
| Age | 30 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Birth place | Santos, State of São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian, Italian |
| Ethnicity | Brazilian and Italian ancestry |
| Profession | Professional footballer |
| Playing Position | Defender |
| Clubs | 2009–2011 Santos 2011–2015 Santos 2014–2015 → Palermo (loan) 2015–2018 Roma 2018– Chelsea 2011 Brazil U17 2018– Italy |
| Father | Reginaldo Alves dos Santos |
| Mother | Eliana Palmieri, |
| Siblings | Giovanni Palmieri dos Santos |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse/Partner | NA |
| Girlfriend | Isadora Nascimento |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | Christian |
| Estimated Net Worth: | £10.5 million |
| Source of net worth | Football career |
| Height | Feet- (5ft 9in) Meters- 1.76m Centimeters-176m |
| Weight | 79.5 kg |
| Eye color | NA |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Social media | Twitter |
Discussion about this post