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 |
Defender Midfielder | ||
| 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 | 81 | (7) |
| National team | |||
| 2016– | Montenegro | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 October 2016. | |||
Emrah Klimenta (born February 13, 1991 in Rožaje, Montenegro) is a Montenegrin footballer currently playing for Sacramento Republic in the United Soccer League.
Early life
Emrah Klimenta was born in Rozaje, Montenegro during a time of turmoil in the Balkan region as the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia was breaking apart. His family is of Montenegrin 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
Club
Klimenta began his youth career in the United States, playing 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 United Soccer League club Sacramento Republic FC in March 2014, after being selected during an open tryout. Klimenta played as a defender and has started most of the league games in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 season.[2]
International
In May 2016 Klimenta was called up for to the Montenegro national team for the first time for a training camp and friendly against Turkey on 29 May. On this day, Emrah made his senior debut. In the process he became the first Sacramento Republic player to receive a senior call-up while with the club.[3]
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.
- ↑ "Sacramento Republic FC Defender Emrah Klimenta Called Up to Montenegro National Team". Sacramento Republic FC. Retrieved 17 May 2016.