Jemerson
A composed Brazilian defender whose steady presence anchored Monaco's surprising 2017 Ligue 1 championship squad.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: August 24·Millennials
Biography
Jemerson emerged from the footballing hotbeds of Brazil not as a flashy scorer, but as a reliable, no-nonsense centre-back. His early promise at Atlético Mineiro in his homeland caught the eye of European scouts, leading to a pivotal move to AS Monaco in 2016. It was on the French Riviera that he found his defining chapter, slotting seamlessly into a young, dynamic team that defied expectations. During the 2016-17 season, his disciplined defending and aerial ability were crucial components of a Monaco side that played thrilling, attacking football to snatch the Ligue 1 title from the grip of Paris Saint-Germain. While later career moves to Corinthians in Brazil and later to Criciúma saw him return home, his peak years in France are remembered for their tactical intelligence and contribution to one of modern football's most memorable underdog stories.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jemerson was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jemerson Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jemerson's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a key starting defender for AS Monaco during their 2016-17 Ligue 1 championship-winning season.
- Won the Campeonato Mineiro twice with Atlético Mineiro in 2013 and 2015.
- Earned a call-up to the Brazilian national team in 2017.
- Made over 100 appearances for AS Monaco across all competitions.
Did You Know?
His full name is Jemerson de Jesus Nascimento.
He made his professional debut for Atlético Mineiro in a Copa Libertadores match in 2012.
He scored his first goal for Monaco with a powerful header against Manchester City in the 2017 UEFA Champions League round of 16.
After leaving Monaco, he returned to Brazil to play for Corinthians.
“A clean sheet is the defender's goal; it's a collective achievement, a perfect zero.”
