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Émerson Leão
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Émerson Leão

Athlete · born July 11, 1949

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Émerson Leão is a Brazilian former football goalkeeper and manager. He is regarded by pundits as one of the best Brazilian goalkeepers of all time. A documentary video produced by FIFA, FIFA Fever, called him the third-most impressive defense player of all time.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~20Joined Brazil men's national football team1969
  2. ~22Joined Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras1971
  3. ~30Joined CR Vasco da Gama1979
  4. ~32Joined Grêmio FBPA1981
  5. ~34Joined S.C. Corinthians Paulista1983
  6. ~37Joined Sport Club do Recife1986

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