| João Emir | |
| Fullname: | João Emir Porto Pereira |
| Height: | 1.73 m |
| Birth Date: | 1989 3, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Pelotas, Brazil |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 2010–2011 |
| Youthclubs1: | Brasil de Pelotas |
| Years1: | 2011–2012 |
| Clubs1: | Brasil de Pelotas |
| Caps1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2012 |
| Caps2: | 3 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2013–2014 |
| Caps3: | 16 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 2015–2018 |
| Caps4: | 57 |
| Goals4: | 19 |
| Years5: | 2019 |
| Clubs5: | Tai Po |
| Caps5: | 8 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2019–2021 |
| Caps6: | 17 |
| Goals6: | 2 |
| Years7: | 2022–2024 |
| Clubs7: | Tai Po |
| Caps7: | 24 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 26 May 2024 |
João Emir Porto Pereira (; born 17 March 1989) is a Brazilian-born Hong Kong professional footballer who is currently a free agent.
Emir primarily plays as a central midfielder, but he also plays as an attacking midfielder.
On 29 December 2011, South China announced that Emir, alongside Dhiego Martins and Yeo Jee-Hoon, had joined the club.[1] He made his debut for South China on 4 February 2012 at Mong Kok Stadium, helping help the team secure a 4–2 win over Sun Hei.[2]
On 23 March 2012, chairman Steven Lo confirmed that Emir was ruled out for the season due to torn ligament.[3]
On 10 July 2012, chairman Steven Lo confirmed the departure of Emir due to contract problem with his previous club.[4]
On 31 May 2013, Emir rejoined Hong Kong First Division side South China.[5] [6]
Emir joined Pegasus on 20 August 2015.[7] On 7 July 2017, it was confirmed by Pegasus that he had signed a new contract for the upcoming HKPL season.[8]
On 31 December 2018, it was announced that Pegasus had reached an agreement with Tai Po to swap Emir in exchange for David Lazari.[9]
On 17 July 2019, Emir signed for Eastern.[10]
On 8 August 2022, Emir returned to Tai Po.[11]
On 30 April 2024, it was announced that Emir had received his HKSAR passport after giving up his Brazilian passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.[12]
As of 31 December 2018. The following table only shows statistics in Hong Kong.
| Club | Season | Division | League | Senior Shield | League Cup | FA Cup | League Playoff | AFC Cup | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| South China | 2011–12 | First Division | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | First Division | 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | |
| Total | 19 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | ||
| Pegasus | 2015–16 | Hong Kong Premier League | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 5 |
| 2016–17 | Hong Kong Premier League | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2017–18 | Hong Kong Premier League | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2018–19 | Hong Kong Premier League | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | |
| Total | 57 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 20 | ||
| Tai Po | 2018–19 | Hong Kong Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 76 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 98 | 23 | ||