Noam Emeran Explained

Noam Emeran
Full Name:Noam Fritz Emeran[1]
Birth Date:24 September 2002
Birth Place:Paray-le-Monial, France[2]
Height:1.79 m
Position:Forward, winger
Currentclub:Groningen
Clubnumber:22
Youthclubs1:FC Brussels
Youthyears2:2011–2017
Youthclubs2:Entente SSG
Youthyears3:2017–2019
Youthclubs3:Amiens
Youthyears4:2019–2023
Youthclubs4:Manchester United
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Groningen
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20:24, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Noam Fritz Emeran (born 24 September 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger[3] for Dutch club Groningen.

Club career

Early career

Emeran started his career with Belgian side FC Brussels, before joining the academy of Entente SSG in 2011.[4] [5] [6] Following this, he spent a couple of seasons with Amiens, and reportedly attracted the attention of Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.[4] [7] He ultimately joined English side Manchester United in February 2019, after prolonged negotiations.[8]

Manchester United

Emeran signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in November 2019.[9]

On 12 July 2023, he scored against Leeds United in a pre-season friendly in Norway.[10]

Groningen

On 24 August 2023, Emeran signed a four-year contract with Groningen in the Netherlands.[11]

International career

Emeran is eligible to represent France or Rwanda at international level.[12] He made two appearances for France at under-16 level in 2017.[6]

Personal life

Emeran was born in Paray-le-Monial, France.[13] His mother is Rwandan and his Guadeloupean-born father, Fritz Emeran, is a former professional footballer who played internationally for Rwanda.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United U212021–221010
2022–232020
Total3030
Groningen2023–24Eerste Divisie700070
Career total7000000030100

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Premier League clubs publish 2022/23 retained lists . premierleague.com . 16 June 2023 . 7 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Noam Emeran . worldfootball.net . 25 August 2023.
  3. News: Who is Noam Emeran? Young Manchester United winger training with Erik ten Hag's first team . manchestereveningnews.co.uk . 10 July 2023 . 7 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Who is Noam Emeran? Amiens youngster seals Manchester United transfer. Richard. Fay. 15 February 2019. 5 August 2021. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Who is reported Manchester United target Noam Emeran?. 17 January 2019. 5 August 2021. skysports.com.
  6. Web site: Noam Emeran . fff.fr . 7 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Noam Emeran: I Chose Manchester United Ahead of Barcelona and PSG. Rob. Blanchette. 20 February 2019. 5 August 2021. bleacherreport.com.
  8. Web site: New Manchester United signing Noam Emeran reveals Wayne Rooney advice. Daniel. Murphy. 19 February 2019. 5 August 2021. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Manchester United youngster Noam Emeran signs first professional contract. Richard. Fay. 25 November 2019. 4 August 2021. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  10. News: Noam Emeran makes Manchester United promise after scoring first senior goal vs Leeds . manchestereveningnews.co.uk . 13 July 2023 . 7 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Groningen. FC GRONINGEN CONTRACTEERT UNITED-SPELER EMERAN.. FC GRONINGEN SIGNS UNITED PLAYER EMERAN.. 24 August 2023. 24 August 2023. nl.
  12. News: Manchester United forward Emeran visits Rwanda . newtimes.co.rw . 8 June 2022 . 7 August 2023.
  13. News: Noam Emeran, né à Paray, joueur à Manchester United . lejsl.com . 17 March 2019 . 7 August 2023.
  14. News: Noam Emeran: The Rwandan prodigy taking Man Utd preseason by storm . newtimes.co.rw . 14 July 2023 . 7 August 2023.