Emerson Amidu Bockarie
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| Emerson Amidu Bockarie | |
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| Name | Emerson Amidu Bockarie |
| Birth place | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs1 | Mighty Blackpool |
| Years1 | 2004–2005 |
| Clubs1 | Mighty Blackpool |
| Years2 | 2005–2006 |
| Clubs2 | Kallon |
| Years3 | 2006–2007 |
| Clubs3 | Al-Merrikh |
| Years4 | 2007–2008 |
| Clubs4 | Al-Hilal Omdurman |
| Years5 | 2008–2009 |
| Clubs5 | Al-Merrikh |
| Years6 | 2009–2010 |
| Clubs6 | Al-Masry |
| Years7 | 2010–2011 |
| Clubs7 | Al-Ittihad Tripoli |
| Years8 | 2011–2012 |
| Clubs8 | Al-Merrikh |
| Years9 | 2012–2013 |
| Clubs9 | Al-Ahly Tripoli |
| Years10 | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs10 | Al-Merrikh |
| Years11 | 2014–2015 |
| Clubs11 | Al-Ahly Tripoli |
| Nationalyears1 | 2006–2013 |
| Nationalteam1 | Sierra Leone |
| Nationalcaps1 | 20 |
Emerson Amidu Bockarie is a Sierra Leonean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent the majority of his career in the Sudanese Premier League and the Libyan Premier League, most notably with Al-Merrikh and Al-Ahly Tripoli. Bockarie also earned caps for the Sierra Leone national football team, representing his country in World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns.
Early life and education
Born in the capital city of Freetown, he developed his passion for football in the local leagues of Sierra Leone. He joined the youth academy of historic Freetown-based club Mighty Blackpool, a prominent side in the Sierra Leone National Premier League. His early development was shaped within the competitive environment of Sierra Leonean football before his talent prompted a move to senior professional football.
Football career
His professional career began with Mighty Blackpool in the Sierra Leone National Premier League. A transfer to rivals Kallon, founded by former national team star Mohamed Kallon, followed. His performances attracted interest from abroad, leading to a move to Sudan to join Al-Merrikh, one of the giants of the Sudanese Premier League. He later had a stint with their fierce rivals Al-Hilal Omdurman before returning to Al-Merrikh.
He also had a significant spell in North Africa, playing in the Egyptian Premier League for Al-Masry based in Port Said. The core of his club career, however, was split between Sudan and Libya. In Libya, he featured for Al-Ittihad Tripoli and had multiple periods with Al-Ahly Tripoli, competing in the Libyan Premier League and continental tournaments like the CAF Champions League.
International career
He made his debut for the Leone Stars and was a squad member for several years. His international career spanned crucial 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. He competed against nations such as Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt during these campaigns. He earned a total of twenty caps, scoring one goal for his national side.
Style of play
Deployed primarily as a central midfielder, he was known for his energetic box-to-box style, combining defensive diligence with supporting attacking movements. His technical ability and physical stamina suited the demanding environments of leagues in Sudan and Libya. Coaches valued his work rate and ability to contribute in both phases of play during matches in the CAF Champions League and domestic competitions.
Career statistics
International
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! National team !! Year !! Apps !! Goals |- | rowspan="8" | Sierra Leone | 2006 || 2 || 0 |- | 2007 || 4 || 0 |- | 2008 || 5 || 1 |- | 2009 || 3 || 0 |- | 2010 || 2 || 0 |- | 2011 || 2 || 0 |- | 2012 || 1 || 0 |- | 2013 || 1 || 0 |- ! Total !! 20 !! 1 |}
Honours
Al-Merrikh * Sudanese Premier League: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11 * Sudan Cup: 2007, 2008, 2011
Category:Sierra Leonean footballers Category:Sierra Leone international footballers Category:Expatriate footballers in Sudan Category:Expatriate footballers in Libya Category:Expatriate footballers in Egypt Category:Year of birth missing (living people)