Emerson Sheik is a former professional footballer who played as a forward and represented Qatar internationally, earning him the nickname 'Sheik'.
He played for Al Sadd Sports Club from 2005 to 2007, marking a significant phase in his career.
Emerson began his professional career in Japan with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, scoring 31 goals in just 34 games in his debut season.
Biography
Early Life
Márcio Passos de Albuquerque, known as Emerson Sheik, was born in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil. He began his professional football career with São Paulo FC in 1998, where he made a significant impact as a young player. His early days in football set the stage for a diverse and international career.
Career
Emerson's career took him to Japan in 2000, where he joined Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, scoring an impressive 31 goals in 34 matches during his first season. He continued to excel in Japan, playing for Kawasaki Frontale and Urawa Red Diamonds, where he netted 71 goals in 100 appearances. In 2005, he made a high-profile move to Al Sadd Sports Club in Qatar for $8 million, where he formed a notable partnership with Carlos Tenorio.
After a brief stint in France with Stade Rennais, Emerson returned to Al Sadd before signing with Flamengo in 2009. At Flamengo, he played a crucial role in winning the 2009 Brasileirão Série A, showcasing his talent alongside Adriano. Emerson's career also included time with S.C. Corinthians Paulista, where he played from 2011 to 2015, further solidifying his reputation in Brazilian football.
In 2008, Emerson accepted Qatari citizenship to play for the Qatar national team, making his debut in a friendly match against Bahrain. However, his eligibility was later questioned due to his prior representation of Brazil's under-20 team, leading to complications regarding his international career.
Legacy
Emerson Sheik's journey through football reflects a blend of talent and adaptability, transitioning from Brazilian football to international play in Qatar. His ability to score goals and contribute to team success has left a lasting mark on the clubs he represented, making him a memorable figure in the world of football.
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Early days
Emerson Sheik was born in Nova Iguaçu and made his senior debut for São Paulo FC in 1998.
Japan and Qatar
In 2000, Emerson Sheik joined Consadole Sapporo in the Japanese second division, for whom he scored 31 goals in 34 games during the 2000 season. After the season, he joined another second division club, Kawasaki Frontale, where he continued his impressive goalscoring record, netting 19 times in 18 league games. Midway through the 2001 season, however, he left to join the Urawa Red Diamonds, for whom he yet again excelled, scoring 71 league goals in 100 appearances. Al-Sadd bought Emerson for US$8 million in 2005 and paired him with Ecuadorian Carlos Tenorio.
Rennes and return to Al-Sadd
On 25 August 2007, Emerson Sheik signed a three-year contract with French side Rennes. However, he could not break into the first team. Meanwhile, Al-Sadd were going through a lean phase. They had many bad results and were 14 points behind unbeaten leaders Al Ahli by the end of 2007. In addition, their new import Mauro Zárate did not link up well with Carlos Tenorio up front. On 19 December, Al-Sadd announced Emerson's return to fulfill fans' demands.
Flamengo
On 1 February 2009, Emerson Sheik signed a season-long deal with Flamengo after leaving Al-Sadd as a free agent. He formed a fearsome strike partnership with Adriano, helping the Mengão win the 2009 Brasileirão Série A after a relatively bad start. Club legend Andrade praised both…
Emerson Sheik played 1999 South American Youth Championship for U-20 Brazil, while he was still known as aged 18 instead of 21. He was offered Qatari citizenship by Al-Sadd so that they could accommodate one more foreign player in their line-up. He accepted and he became a Qatari citizen in 2008. He made his international debut for the Qatar national team on 4 March 2008 in a friendly against Bahrain. He also played the next friendly, vs. Jordan, on 16 March and a World Cup qualifying match, vs. Iraq, on 26 March. In April 2008, it was revealed that Emerson Sheik had also played for the Brazil under-20 team which makes him ineligible to play for the Qatari national team. Taking that into consideration, and that he represented Qatar in the World Cup qualifier against Iraq on 26 March, Qatar breached the FIFA rules, and Qatar could have lost the three points they gained from the game against Iraq. FIFA confirmed the breach of laws but said that QFA is not responsible for any wrongdoing, and that Emerson has since not played for Qatar. Although FIFA has loosened the nationality transfer of uncapped players and players with multi-nationality, it was not beneficial to Emerson, because he did not hold multi-nationality when representing Brazil.
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- Al Sadd Sports Club (2005–2007)
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- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (2000–2000)
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- Kawasaki Frontale (2001–2001)
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- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2009–2009)
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- S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2011–2015)
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- Al Ain FC (2009–2010)
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- São Paulo FC (1998–1999)
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- Urawa Red Diamonds (2001–2005)
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- Fluminense F.C. (2010–2011)
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- Botafogo F.R. (2014–2014)
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- Al Sadd Sports Club (2008–2009)
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- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2014–2014)
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- Qatar men's national football team (2008–2008)
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- Stade Rennais F.C. (2007–2008)
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- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2015–2015)
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- Brazil national under-20 football team (1999–1999)
- National team
- Brazil
Clubs
- São Paulo FC1998–1999
- Brazil national under-20 football team1999–1999
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo2000–2000
- Kawasaki Frontale2001–2001
- Urawa Red Diamonds2001–2005
- Al Sadd Sports Club2005–2007
- Stade Rennais F.C.2007–2008
- Al Sadd Sports Club2008–2009
- Qatar men's national football team2008–2008
- Al Ain FC2009–2010
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2009–2009
- Fluminense F.C.2010–2011
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista2011–2015
- Botafogo F.R.2014–2014
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2014–2014
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo2015–2015
Played together with
Abdelkarim HassanAl Sadd Sports Club · 2010
Abdeslam OuaddouStade Rennais F.C. · 2003–2006
Abdoulaye DialloStade Rennais F.C. · 2009–2014
Abdoulaye DoucouréStade Rennais F.C. · 2012–2016
Abdul Kader KeïtaAl Ain FC · 2001–2002- Abdul Kader KeïtaAl Ain FC · 2002–2002
- Abdul Kader KeïtaAl Sadd Sports Club · 2002–2005
- Abdul Kader KeïtaAl Sadd Sports Club · 2010–2012
Abedi PeleAl Ain FC · 1998–2000- Abedi PeleAl Sadd Sports Club · 1983–1983
Abel BragaBotafogo F.R. · 1982–1984- Abel BragaFluminense F.C. · 1971–1976
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Márcio Passos de Albuquerque, known as Emerson Sheik or just Emerson, is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in Brazil, he represented Qatar internationally, leading to his nickname of "Sheik".
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