08 Jan
In preparation for the upcoming Myanmar National League season, Yangon United signed a Brazilian midfielder Emerson Reis Luiz from Zwekapin United with a one-year contract, according to the team’s statement released yesterday.
Upon joining the Yangon United, Emerson has expressed his cheerfulness.
“I am very happy to be back to Yangon and feel so good to be here. I know the team and history, and I am sure to play well for the team again. I want to say the fans that I give my best to every single game and fight for the title. Every year the team always fights for the title, and I am thrilled to be back with this team.”
Emerson began his career with Guarani FC in 2003, and he was playing for some professional football clubs in Brazil till 2013.
In 2014, he arrived at the Myanmar National League club Yangon United and assisted the team win the MNL Championship title in 2015.
Next, he moved to Bosnian club FK Sarajevo for a year loan.
However, he returned to Yangon United in 2017 and did his best for the team again.
In 2018, he again spent another two years in Brazilian clubs, and then he moved back to the Myanmar National League and played for Zwekapin United in the 2020 season with 11 appearances and three goals scored.
Lynn Thit (Tgi)
