Fred Emmings
{{Short description|American soccer player (born 2004)}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Fred Emmings
| image =
| caption =
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2004|2|8}}
| birth_place = Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
| height = 1.96 m
| position = Goalkeeper
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthclubs1 = Minnesota United
| years1 = 2020–2023
| clubs1 = Minnesota United
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2022–2023
| clubs2 = → Minnesota United 2 (loan)
| caps2 = 32
| goals2= 0
| years3 = 2024
| clubs3 = Minnesota United 2
| caps3 = 1
| goals3 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2019
| nationalteam1 = Luxembourg U16
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| pcupdate = 21:20, 13 November 2024 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update =
}}
Fred Emmings (born 8 February 2004) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born in the United States, he has trained with both the United States and Luxembourg youth national teams.
Early life
Emmings is a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota,{{Cite web|url=https://www.lessentiel.lu/fr/story/pro-aux-etats-unis-a-18-ans-il-ouvre-la-porte-aux-lions-rouges-893160700296|title=Fred Emmings – L'essentiel article}} where he attended Saint Paul Central High School.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox9.com/sports/its-just-a-dream-come-true-15-year-old-st-paul-native-fred-emmings-signs-with-minnesota-united|title='It's just a dream come true'|publisher=fox9.com}}
Career
Emmings started his professional career in January 2020 with American side Minnesota United, signing as the club's first-ever Homegrown Player.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/luxembourg/luxemburger-wort/20200622/282248077818776|title="Mon rêve, c'est de jouer en Europe"|via=PressReader}}{{cite web |title=MNUFC Signs First Homegrown Player: Fred Emmings |url=https://www.mnufc.com/news/mnufc-signs-first-homegrown-player-fred-emmings |website=MNUFC.com |publisher=Minnesota United |access-date=19 January 2024}}
In January 2024, Emmings signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Minnesota United 2.{{cite web |title=MNUFC2 Signs Goalkeeper Fred Emmings |url=https://www.mnufc.com/news/mnufc2-signs-goalkeeper-fred-emmings |website=MNUFC.com |publisher=Minnesota United |access-date=19 January 2024}} He was released by Minnesota following the 2024 season.https://www.mnufc.com/news/mnufc2-end-of-season-roster-updates
Internationally, Emmings appeared in two friendlies for the Luxembourg U-16 national team in 2019.{{cite web |last1=Kobakof |first1=Kacy |title=Fred Emmings Joins the Luxembourg U16 National Team |url=https://www.mnufc.com/news/fred-emmings-joins-luxembourg-u16-national-team |website=MNUFC.com |publisher=Minnesota United |access-date=19 January 2024}}
=Style of play=
Emmings is known for his height and decision-making ability.{{Cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2022/03/25/loons-new-second-team-is-perfect-place-for-st-pauls-fred-emmings/|title=Loons' new second team is perfect place for St. Paul's Fred Emmings|publisher=twincities.com}}
Personal life
Emmings is of Luxembourgish descent through his great-grandparents.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wort.lu/sport/luxemburger-mit-profivertrag-in-der-mls/1041120.html|title=Fred Emmings – Luxemburger Wort article}}
Career Statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 14 June 2024}}{{Soccerway|643105|access-date=12 September 2024}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="5"|Minnesota United
|2020 |MLS |0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2021
|MLS |0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2022
|MLS |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023
|MLS |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| rowspan="3"|Minnesota United 2 (loan)
|2022 |13 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 0 | |||
| 2023
|MLS Next Pro |24 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 24 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!37 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 37 | 0 | |||
| Minnesota United 2
|2024 |MLS Next Pro |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career Total
!38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
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References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|643105}}
- {{Worldfootball.net|fred-emmings}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Emmings, Fred}}
Category:American men's soccer players
Category:American people of Luxembourgian descent
Category:Luxembourg men's youth international footballers
Category:Luxembourgian men's footballers
Category:Minnesota United FC players
Category:Minnesota United FC 2 players
Category:Homegrown Players (MLS)
Category:Soccer players from Saint Paul, Minnesota
Category:Saint Paul Central High School alumni
Category:21st-century American sportsmen