Jemerson de Jesus Nascimento (born 24 August 1992), known simply as Jemerson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.
Club career Born in Jeremoabo, Bahia, Jemerson only played as an amateur until 2009, signing for Confiança. He joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in the following year, after failed trials at Palmeiras, Santos and Vasco.
Atlético Mineiro Jemerson made his senior debut in 2012, while on loan at Democrata, appearing in 12 matches. He subsequently returned to Galo in August and was promoted to the senior squad on a permanent basis in December.
Jemerson made his first team – and Série A – debut on 7 July 2013, starting and being booked in a 3–2 home win against Criciúma. A backup to Leonardo Silva and Réver, he only appeared in five matches during the campaign.
In 2014, Jemerson profited from Réver's serious ankle injury, and was a starter for the majority of the year.
Monaco On 31 January 2016, Jemerson signed for Ligue 1 club Monaco on a five-year contract. He was a starter during the 2016–17 campaign, in which the team won the league and reached the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. He left the club after terminating his contract on 2 November 2020.
Corinthians On 5 November 2020, Jemerson returned to Brazil as he signed with Corinthians on an eight-month transfer.
Metz On 8 October 2021, Jemerson signed for Ligue 1 side FC Metz until the end of the season. On 29 April 2022, his contract with Metz was terminated by mutual consent.
Return to Atlético Mineiro On 20 June 2022, Atlético Mineiro announced the return of Jemerson to the club.
Grêmio On 22 May 2024, Grêmio announced that they had reached an agreement for the signing of Jemerson.
International career Jemerson received his first international call-up for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Peru on 17 November 2015.
He made his debut for the national team in a June 2017 friendly away against Australia, which Brazil won 4–0.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDemocrata-SL2012Mineiro 2ª Divisão—12Appearances in Campeonato Mineiro Segunda Divisão0————120Atlético Mineiro2013Série A50—00———5020142205Appearances in Campeonato Mineiro181—001Appearances in Recopa Sudamericana0362201535414220—8Appearances in Copa Libertadores0—596Total624193101—80101008Monaco2015–16Ligue 140—100000—502016–17342—203015Appearances in UEFA Champions League0—5422017–18332—10306Appearances in UEFA Champions League01Appearances in Trophée des Champions04422018–19250—20205Appearances in UEFA Champions League01Appearances in Trophée des Champions03502019–20130—1010——1502020–2100—0000——00Total1094—7090260201534Monaco II2015–16CFA11—————11Corinthians2020Série A70—————7020210011Appearances in Campeonato Paulista221—1Appearances in Copa Sudamericana0—143Total7011221—10—213Metz2021–22Ligue 1150—10———160Atlético Mineiro2022Série A120—————12020233207030—110—53020243011000—40—180Total47018030—150—830Grêmio2024Série A131—20—20—1712025003000—00—30Total1313020—20—201Career total25410665252905203040617
International
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Honours Club Atlético Mineiro Copa Libertadores: 2013 Recopa Sudamericana: 2014 Copa do Brasil: 2014 Campeonato Mineiro: 2013, 2015, 2023, 2024
Monaco Ligue 1: 2016–17
Individual Best Centre-back in Brazil: 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2015
References
External links Atlético Mineiro profile