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Emerson Thome

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Emerson Thome is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his role as a central defender.

He played for Bolton Wanderers F.C. during the 2003–2004 season.

Thome began his European career at F.C. Alverca in 1996.

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Биография

Early Life and Background

Emerson Augusto Thome, affectionately known as Paredão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who made his mark as a central defender. His football journey began in Brazil, where he played for various clubs, including S.C. Internacional and S.L. Benfica, before making a significant move to Europe.

Career Highlights

Thome's career took a pivotal turn when he joined Sheffield Wednesday in the English Premier League towards the end of the 1997–98 season. He quickly became a notable player, scoring twice during his tenure there. In late 1999, he transferred to Chelsea for £2.7 million, although his time at Stamford Bridge was short-lived due to fierce competition for a starting position. Thome did, however, contribute to Chelsea's memorable victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.

After a season at Chelsea, he moved to Sunderland for around £4 million, where he faced challenges with injuries that limited his appearances. Despite these setbacks, Thome managed to score twice for Sunderland before the club's relegation in the 2002–03 season. His career continued with stints at Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, and Vissel Kobe in Japan, showcasing his versatility and resilience as a defender.

Legacy and Honors

Throughout his career, Thome earned several honors, including the FA Cup with Chelsea and the Taça de Portugal with Benfica. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly in crucial matches, have left a lasting impression in the football community. Thome's journey reflects the challenges and triumphs of a professional athlete navigating the competitive world of football.

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Career

Thome first came to England towards the end of the 1997–98 season when moving to Sheffield Wednesday from Portuguese club Benfica, who signed him from Tirsense in 1994–95, when the "jesuítas" stood one win away from a UEFA Cup position. Whilst at Hillsborough. Thome scored twice for Wednesday, once against Stockport County in the FA Cup and once against Wimbledon in the league. In late 1999, with the Owls staring at the prospect of possible relegation in the face, he made the move to Chelsea for a fee of £2.7 million. He was to remain at Stamford Bridge for just nine months, as he found it hard to break up the tried and tested central defensive partnership of Marcel Desailly and Frank Leboeuf. Thome was cup-tied for Chelsea's victorious 1999–2000 FA Cup campaign. He did however start when Chelsea memorably beat Barcelona 3–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Just one game into the 2000–01 season Thome was sold to Premiership rivals Sunderland for a fee of around £4 million. During his time at the Stadium of Light, Thome struggled with injuries and Sunderland were reluctant to extend his contract. A clause in his contract with Sunderland meant that a considerable sum had to be paid to Chelsea after he played 50 matches. Sunderland were not willing to pay the extra appearance based fee, hence their reasons for not playing Thome towards the end of the 2002–03 season, a campaign which ended in relegation. Thome scored twice for Sunderland, netting in…

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