Marvin Emnes
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Marvin Emnes is a Dutch
professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for English team Middlesbrough
.
, Emnes was a sprinter as a youth. Emnes played football at amateurside Xerxes
before he joined the Sparta youth academy in 1997.
in the 2005–06 season. In the 2007–08 season, Emnes scored eight goals and was declared Sparta Fans' Player of the Year.
for a transfer fee of €4 million (£3.2 million). His début came in the League Cup
against Yeovil Town
on 27 August, getting on the score sheet in the process.
On 24 January 2009 he scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough in the 83rd minute against Wolverhampton Wanderers
in the FA Cup, with the score finishing 2–1. He made his first Premier League start on 11 May as part of a 3–1 away defeat to Newcastle United
. His next start with Middlesbrough was against Aston Villa
, in which he produced a man of the match performance. He was also given the "Player of the Weekend" award after two successful starts.
He scored his first league goal for Middlesbrough in a game against Swansea City
on 15 August 2009.
Emnes went on trial with German club Fortuna Düsseldorf
at the end of the 2009–10 season. Emnes did not sign for Düsseldorf, but he instead mainly sat on the bench throughout Gordon Strachan
's reign in charge.
on a month long loan on 18 October 2010.
On 23 October, Emnes scored his second league goal in English football, finding the net during his Swansea debut against Leicester City
after coming on as a half-time substitute for Stephen Dobbie
. On the 7th November, Emnes scored a second goal for Swansea in the 156th South Wales derby
, a strike which turned out to be enough to see off local rivals Cardiff City
in a 1–0 win for the Swans. Despite pleading with Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray
to extend his loan spell, Emnes returned to his parent club after the end of month long loan spell.
arrived, he brought Emnes back to the North East, despite Swansea's City's manager Brendan Rodgers
pleading to let him stay. Emnes went on to score three goals during the remainder of the season, including an important 86th minute winner against relegation bound .
After the season ended Emnes and strike partner Leroy Lita
were linked with a transfer to Swansea for a combined fee of £4 million, a move which Lita made. At the start of the previous season Emnes had not been assigned a squad number by former manager Gordon Strachan but much improved displays under Mowbray were rewarded when in August 2011, Emnes signed a three-year contract extension with Middlesbrough.
Emnes scored in the opening game of the 2011-12 season, in a 2–2 draw with Portsmouth. Emnes followed this three days later by scoring his first hat-trick in English football in Middlesbrough's 3–0 victory over Walsall in the Carling Cup first round. Four days later, Emnes scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Leeds United on 13 August 2011. Emnes scored the third goal in a 3 - 1 victory over Barnsley on 16 August 2011. Emnes rounded off an impressive first month back as a Middlesbrough first team player, by scoring his team's goal in a 1 - 1 draw with Coventry FC on 27 August 2011, which was his seventh goal in seven games for the 2011/12 season. His start to the 2011-12 season was rewarded with Emnes winning the Championship Player of the Month
award for August. Emnes scored the only goal in a away victory at Crystal Palace on 17 September 2011, a win which put Middlesbrough top of the Championship table. He scored against Derby County in a 2-0 win which was his 9th goal of the season. Emnes scored his 10th goal in all competitions away against Doncaster.
. He scored two goals in the tournament. Emnes also made three appearances for the Netherlands under-21 side
between 2007 and 2009.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for English team Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
.
Early life
Born in RotterdamRotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, Emnes was a sprinter as a youth. Emnes played football at amateurside Xerxes
XerxesDZB
XerxesDZB is a Dutch football club based in Rotterdam.The club was founded in 1904 as RFC Xerxes and their first regional championship was won in 1907. After a second championship in 1911 the club was promoted to the second class of Dutch football...
before he joined the Sparta youth academy in 1997.
Sparta Rotterdam
Emnes made his debut for Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887....
in the 2005–06 season. In the 2007–08 season, Emnes scored eight goals and was declared Sparta Fans' Player of the Year.
Middlesbrough
On 4 July 2008, Emnes signed a four-year contract with Premier League team MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
for a transfer fee of €4 million (£3.2 million). His début came in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
against Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
on 27 August, getting on the score sheet in the process.
On 24 January 2009 he scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough in the 83rd minute against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in the FA Cup, with the score finishing 2–1. He made his first Premier League start on 11 May as part of a 3–1 away defeat to Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
. His next start with Middlesbrough was against Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
, in which he produced a man of the match performance. He was also given the "Player of the Weekend" award after two successful starts.
He scored his first league goal for Middlesbrough in a game against Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on 15 August 2009.
Emnes went on trial with German club Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
' is a German association football club based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, currently playing in the second tier of German league football, the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga...
at the end of the 2009–10 season. Emnes did not sign for Düsseldorf, but he instead mainly sat on the bench throughout Gordon Strachan
Gordon Strachan
Gordon David Strachan OBE is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having last managed Middlesbrough. Strachan played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. Prior to Middlesbrough,...
's reign in charge.
Swansea City
Emnes joined Swansea CitySwansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on a month long loan on 18 October 2010.
On 23 October, Emnes scored his second league goal in English football, finding the net during his Swansea debut against Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
after coming on as a half-time substitute for Stephen Dobbie
Stephen Dobbie
Stephen Dobbie is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Swansea City.Dobbie began his career with Rangers in 2002, but did not play in a first team match. He had more opportunities at Hibernian, whom he joined in 2003 and then St. Johnstone whom he joined, initially on loan, in 2005....
. On the 7th November, Emnes scored a second goal for Swansea in the 156th South Wales derby
South Wales derby
The South Wales derby is a football local derby between Welsh clubs Cardiff City and Swansea City and is regarded as one of the most fierce rivalries in British football....
, a strike which turned out to be enough to see off local rivals Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in a 1–0 win for the Swans. Despite pleading with Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray
Tony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
to extend his loan spell, Emnes returned to his parent club after the end of month long loan spell.
Return to Middlesbrough
When new Middlesbrough manager Tony MowbrayTony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
arrived, he brought Emnes back to the North East, despite Swansea's City's manager Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers is a Northern Irish former footballer, who is currently the manager of Swansea City.After retiring as a footballer at the age of 20, Rodgers stayed at Reading and was appointed as youth team coach. He joined Chelsea, under the leadership of José Mourinho, as youth team manager in...
pleading to let him stay. Emnes went on to score three goals during the remainder of the season, including an important 86th minute winner against relegation bound .
After the season ended Emnes and strike partner Leroy Lita
Leroy Lita
Leroy Halirou Bohari Lita , is a Congolese-born English footballer who plays for Swansea City. Lita was a product of the Chelsea youth system. He failed to play for Chelsea, and moved to Bristol City and Reading, where his form helped him earn a place with the England under-21 side...
were linked with a transfer to Swansea for a combined fee of £4 million, a move which Lita made. At the start of the previous season Emnes had not been assigned a squad number by former manager Gordon Strachan but much improved displays under Mowbray were rewarded when in August 2011, Emnes signed a three-year contract extension with Middlesbrough.
Emnes scored in the opening game of the 2011-12 season, in a 2–2 draw with Portsmouth. Emnes followed this three days later by scoring his first hat-trick in English football in Middlesbrough's 3–0 victory over Walsall in the Carling Cup first round. Four days later, Emnes scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Leeds United on 13 August 2011. Emnes scored the third goal in a 3 - 1 victory over Barnsley on 16 August 2011. Emnes rounded off an impressive first month back as a Middlesbrough first team player, by scoring his team's goal in a 1 - 1 draw with Coventry FC on 27 August 2011, which was his seventh goal in seven games for the 2011/12 season. His start to the 2011-12 season was rewarded with Emnes winning the Championship Player of the Month
Football League Championship Player of the Month
The Player of the Month is an Association Football award that recognises the player adjudged the best for each month of the season in the Football League Championship, the second tier in English football. For sponsorship reason, since it's inception it has been known as the Coca-Cola Player of the...
award for August. Emnes scored the only goal in a away victory at Crystal Palace on 17 September 2011, a win which put Middlesbrough top of the Championship table. He scored against Derby County in a 2-0 win which was his 9th goal of the season. Emnes scored his 10th goal in all competitions away against Doncaster.
International career
Emnes was part of the Netherlands under-17 squad that reached third place at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament...
. He scored two goals in the tournament. Emnes also made three appearances for the Netherlands under-21 side
Netherlands national under-21 football team
The Netherlands national under-21 football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Championship, held every two years....
between 2007 and 2009.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Middlesbrough Middlesbrough F.C. Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889... |
2008–09 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| 2009–10 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Middlesbrough F.C. season The 2010-11 Season is Middlesbrough second consecutive season in the Championship. The club captain is Matthew Bates, with Tony Mowbray as manager. Mark Venus was appointed assistant manager. Former manager Gordon Strachan resigned on 18 October 2010 by mutual consent, following a string of poor... |
23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 | |
| 2011–12 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 10 | |
| Total | 73 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 16 | |
| Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... (loan) |
2010–11 2010–11 Swansea City A.F.C. season The 2010–11 season was Swansea City's 82nd season in the Football League. They finished in 3rd place, and won the Championship playoff, to win promotion to the Premier League.This will be their first return to top-flight football since 1983.... |
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Career total | 77 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 18 | |