Emersonn
IPS
CF
Target Striker
Jul 16, 2004 (22)
Right
6'4"
159 lb
IpswichOnly one shot
Emersonn had one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Analysis: Emersonn took a single shot during Friday's loss. The forward didn't get many chances when he got on the pitch, and struggled to make the most of them. It's going to be difficult for any Ipswich attackers to get consistently involved even in matches that are more winnable than this one. Emersonn is a more limited option against top opponents even at home.
Starts against Liverpool
Emersonn (knee) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Liverpool.
Analysis: Emersonn gave Ipswich Town a scare after he went down with a knee injury, but following some scans, he is fine and ready to start against Liverpool. This is a bright sign for Ipsiwch as they continue the campaign following promotion, especially seeing he already has a goal in two starts.
Fine after knee scare
Emersonn (knee) is fine and available for Friday's Premier League clash against Liverpool after landing awkwardly on his knee against Manchester United, according to coach Gary O'Neil.
Analysis: Emersonn's availability is encouraging after the forward was forced off at halftime Sunday because of the knee issue. The initial concern appears to have been avoided, leaving him in contention to retain his place in the starting XI against Liverpool. Chuba Akpom remains another option up front after scoring off the bench against Manchester United.
Suffers knee blow
Emersonn was taken off after the first 45 minutes of Sunday's 5-2 loss to Manchester United with "a knock on his knee", manager Gary O'Neil confirmed after the game.
Analysis: Emersonn had a disappointing end to his second Premier League start, failing to build on his scoring form from the preseason and the league opener. His status will have to be monitored by the club in the coming days, as the event of a serious injury could leave him out of the upcoming clash against Liverpool. Chuba Akpom scored off the bench Sunday and may get an increased role if the Brazilian is sidelined.
Scores in EPL debut
Emersonn scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sunderland.
Analysis: The Brazilian forward opened the scoring for Ipswich in the 24th minute with a tap-in into the open goal following a remarkable assist from Julio Enciso (leg). Emersonn provided a spark in the final meters with his creativity and associative play, and given how well he linked up on offense with Enciso, Abdul Fatawu and Daizen Maeda, he should continue as the spearhead of the attack when the Tractor Boys take on Manchester United next Sunday, Aug. 30.
Departs Toulouse for Ipswich
Emersonn signed a five-year contract with Ipswich Town, keeping him at the club through the summer of 2031, the club announced.
Analysis: Emersonn joins Ipswich Town after one season with Toulouse, where he arrived in the summer of 2025 and quickly established himself as a key attacking option, contributing seven goals and three assists across 31 appearances. He is remembered by Toulouse supporters for a string of high profile goals, including the winner against Olympique Lyonnais, a strike against Olympique de Marseille following a solo run, a decisive goal against Lorient, and his final goal for the club against Racing Club de Strasbourg. Known more for his work rate and combativeness than pure technical flair, Emersonn earned a reputation for his energy and competitiveness, qualities that endeared him to the Toulouse fanbase. He now moves to the Premier League with Ipswich Town, who were promoted after finishing second in the Championship, and his physical, high effort playing style projects as a useful fit for a side building toward survival in England's top flight.
Scores late winner
Emersonn scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Strasbourg.
Analysis: Emersonn delivered the game-winner in Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 road victory at Strasbourg, striking in the 84th minute after timing his run to perfection to stay onside and meet Cristian Casseres' pinpoint through ball before coolly finishing past Mike Penders to seal all three points for Toulouse. He's now up to six league goals on the season, continuing to make his presence felt in the attack. That said, he's still battling Jacen Russell-Rowe for a spot in the starting XI as Toulouse pushes through the final stretch of the campaign.
Scores late equaliser as a sub
Emersonn scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Monaco.
Analysis: Emersonn scored his fifth goal of the season as he helped Toulouse level the scoring in the 90th minute against Monaco. He took three shots in the game, a number he didn't hit in the three games he started but did hit in his last substitute appearance, which he also scored.
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