Emrah Klimenta
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 13, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Rožaje, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position |
Midfielder Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Sacramento Republic | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009 | MŠK Žilina | ||
| 2010 | FC Ingolstadt 04 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011–2012 | Bay Area Ambassadors | 14 | (12) |
| 2014– | Sacramento Republic | 67 | (5) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 22, 2014. | |||
Emrah Klimenta (born February 13, 1991 in Rožaje, Montenegro) is a Montenegrin-born American soccer player currently playing for Sacramento Republic in USL Pro.
Early life
Emrah Klimenta was born in Rozaje, Montenegro during a time of turmoil in the Balkan region as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was breaking apart. His family is of Albanian descent. Klimenta and his parents initially settled in Mainz, Germany. His family then moved to the United States in 1999. They settled in Oakland, California, but later moved to Walnut Creek, California.
Career
Klimenta began his youth career in the United States, playing both high school and club soccer as a Midfielder and Forward. He also played for the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for Cal North. Emrah worked hard to graduate high school early and moved to Europe, aiming to approach Clubs about opportunities.
Klimenta spent time in Europe playing for MŠK Žilina and FC Ingolstadt 04, before returning to California as a midfielder for NPSL club Bay Area Ambassadors.[1]
Klimenta joined USL Pro club Sacramento Republic in March of 2014, after being selected during an open tryout. Klimenta played as a defender and has started most of the league games in the 2014 season.[2]
References
- ↑ "Sacramento Republic FC Emrah Klimenta » Sacramento Republic FC". sacrepublicfc.com. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- ↑ "Sacramento Republic FC Local Soccer Talent Max Alvarez and Emrah Klimenta Added to Sacramento Republic FC Roster » Sacramento Republic FC". sacrepublicfc.com. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
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