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Emerson Thome
Brazil · Defender
Known as Paredão — Portuguese for 'big wall' — Emerson Thome was a rugged Brazilian centre-back who made a genuine mark in the Premier League. He appeared for Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea, Sunderland, Bolton Wanderers, and Wigan Athletic across eight seasons in English football from 1997.
Nationality
Brazil
Position
Defender
Appearances
152
Goals
3
Clubs
5
Clubs
Sheffield Wednesday · Chelsea · Sunderland · Bolton Wanderers · Wigan Athletic
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