{{short description|Dutch footballer (born 1986)}} {{EngvarB|date=March 2019}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Urby Emanuelson | image = Urby Emanuelson 2017.jpg | caption = Emanuelson with Utrecht in 2017 | fullname = Urby Vitorrio Diego Emanuelson<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/news/publications/squad-lists/squad-lists-february-2013.pdf |title=Premier League clubs submit squad lists |publisher=Premier League |date=1 February 2013 |page=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033709/http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/news/publications/squad-lists/squad-lists-february-2013.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|6|16|df=y}} | birth_place = Amsterdam, Netherlands | height = 1.76 m | position = Left back, midfielder, winger | currentclub = Jong Ajax (assistant) | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Voorland | youthyears2 = 1994–2004 | youthclubs2 = Ajax | years1 = 2004–2011 | clubs1 = Ajax | caps1 = 172 | goals1 = 17 | years2 = 2011–2014 | clubs2 = AC Milan | caps2 = 75 | goals2 = 3 | years3 = 2013 | clubs3 = → Fulham (loan) | caps3 = 13 | goals3 = 1 | years4 = 2014–2015 | clubs4 = Roma | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2015 | clubs5 = → Atalanta (loan) | caps5 = 9 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2016 | clubs6 = Hellas Verona | caps6 = 11 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2016–2017 | clubs7 = Sheffield Wednesday | caps7 = 1 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2017–2022 | clubs8 = Utrecht | caps8 = 78 | goals8 = 4 | totalcaps = 361 | totalgoals = 25 | nationalyears1 = 2005–2008 | nationalteam1 = Netherlands U21 | nationalcaps1 = 13 | nationalgoals1 = 1 | nationalyears2 = 2006–2012 | nationalteam2 = Netherlands | nationalcaps2 = 16 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | manageryears1 = 2022–2023 | managerclubs1 = Utrecht (assistant) | manageryears2 = 2023– | managerclubs2 = Jong Ajax (assistant) | medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's football}} {{medal|Country|{{fb|NED}}}} {{Medal|Comp|UEFA European Under-21 Championship|}} {{Medal|W|2006|}} }} '''Urby Vitorrio Diego Emanuelson''' (born 16 June 1986) is a Dutch former professional footballer. He is the currently assistant trainer of Jong Ajax.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/emanuelson-terug-op-oude-nest-als-je-hoort-dat-ajax-interesse-heeft|title=Emanuelson terug op oude nest: 'Als je hoort dat Ajax interesse heeft...'|work=Voetbal International |publisher=Voetbal International|date=18 July 2023|access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref>
As a product of the Ajax Youth Academy, Emanuelson spent most of his career at Ajax playing as a left wing-back, before being played more as a left midfielder or left winger by manager Martin Jol. As a result, he flourished in his new role on the left wing, frequently making runs and assisting from the flanks while scoring goals himself. After his move to AC Milan, his then-manager Massimiliano Allegri played Emanuelson also as an attacking midfielder, midfielder and right winger.
==Club career== ===Ajax=== [[File:Urby Emanuelson.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Emanuelson with Ajax in 2006]]
Emanuelson is a product of Ajax's youth system, joining them from Voorland SC.<ref name="Emanuelson Gelderlander"/> Having progressed through the club's youth system, he signed his first professional contract, keeping him until 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jong Ajax verslaat Jong PSV met 1-2. Kampioen?|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/6332/Jong-Ajax-verslaat-Jong-PSV-met-1-2-Kampioen%3F|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 May 2004|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Aboraa en Emanuelson tekenen contract|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/6517/Aboraa-en-Emanuelson-tekenen-contract|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=18 June 2004|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Having been called up to the first team on two occasions, on 24 February 2005 Emanuelson made his Ajax debut, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 loss against Auxerre in the second leg of the UEFA Cup Round of 32.<ref>{{cite news|title=Europees seizoen afgelopen; uitschakeling tegen Auxerre|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/86/AJ-Auxerre-Ajax-24-2-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 February 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Geen doorstroom spelers Jong Ajax naar het eerste|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/7874/Geen-doorstroom-spelers-Jong-Ajax-naar-het-eerste|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 January 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax met 19 man naar Auxerre, Filipe en Emanuelson bij selectie|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/8128/Ajax-met-19-man-naar-Auxerre-Filipe-en-Emanuelson-bij-selectie|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 February 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He made his debut during the 2004–05 season on 10 April 2005, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute, in a 4–2 home win over AZ Alkmaar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax doet gooi naar tweede plaats|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/94/Ajax-AZ-10-4-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 April 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson later made three more appearances, adding up his tally to five at the end of the 2004–05 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax strandt in halve finale Amstel Cup|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/96/Willem-II-Ajax-21-4-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=21 April 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax in slotfase langs De Graafschap|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/97/Ajax-De-Graafschap-24-4-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 April 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint laatste wedstrijd tegen Groningen: 2-1|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/101/Ajax-FC-Groningen-22-5-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=22 May 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2005–06 season, Emanuelson was linked a move away from Ajax, as several clubs were interested in signing him on loan, but he ended up staying at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax doet Emanuelson voorstel tot openbreken contract|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/8952/Ajax-doet-Emanuelson-voorstel-tot-openbreken-contract|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=13 June 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AT5: Emanuelson ziet na gesprek met Van Gaal af van verhuur|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9109/AT5-Emanuelson-ziet-na-gesprek-met-Van-Gaal-af-van-verhuur|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 July 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: verhuur nog steeds een optie|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9134/Emanuelson-verhuur-nog-steeds-een-optie|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=26 July 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson made his first appearance of the season, starting in the left–back position against PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cruyff Shield and helped Ajax win 2–1, winning his first trophy in his career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint JC Schaal; te sterk voor PSV|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/102/PSV-Ajax-5-8-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 August 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since the start of the 2005–06 season, he quickly became first-choice left back and impressed in a number of matches for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax start competitie met 0-2 zege|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/104/RBC-Ajax-20-8-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 August 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax verslaat Willem II met 0-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/107/Willem-II-Ajax-10-9-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 September 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson stond als enige alle wedstrijden in basis|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9873/Emanuelson-stond-als-enige-alle-wedstrijden-in-basis|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=3 November 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At times, Emanuelson rotated in playing in the left–midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ruime overwinning Ajax tegen Roda JC: 4-1|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/111/Ajax-Roda-JC-24-9-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 September 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Gehavend Ajax komt goed weg bij Sparta: 1-2 zege|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/113/Sparta-Ajax-2-10-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=2 October 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=1-0 nederlaag voor Ajax in Nijmegen|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/119/NEC-Ajax-6-11-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=6 November 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then helped Ajax beat Brøndby in both legs, as the club won 5–3 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Champions League dichtbij na 2-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/103/Br?ndby-Ajax-10-8-2005|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 August 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AJAX NAAR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/105/Ajax-Br?ndby-24-8-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 August 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> This lasted until Emanuelson was sidelined with an injury that saw him miss four matches for Ajax.<ref>{{cite news|title=Trabelsi mist duel met FC Thun|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/5200/trabelsi-mist-duel-met-fc-thun/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 October 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Meespelen Emanuelson nog onzeker|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10020/Meespelen-Emanuelson-nog-onzeker|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=21 November 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson nog vraagteken voor zondag|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10106/Emanuelson-nog-vraagteken-voor-zondag|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=2 December 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Blind: "Emanuelson nog steeds geen 100%"|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10435/Blind-%22Emanuelson-nog-steeds-geen-100%25%22|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=22 January 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 27 December 2005 he returned to the first team, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute, in a 3–2 win against FC Groningen.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Groningen maakt het op het eind pas spannend: 3-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/128/Ajax-FC-Groningen-27-12-2005|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=27 December 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since returning from the sidelines, Emanuelson appeared in the next eleven matches for the club, mostly playing in the left–back position and rotated in the midfield position on two occasions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson het langst op het veld|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10306/Emanuelson-het-langst-op-het-veld|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=31 December 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Onmachtig Ajax ten onder in Heerenveen: 4-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/129/Heerenveen-Ajax-30-12-2005|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=30 December 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax fans: Emanuelson op middenveld|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10582/Ajax-fans-Emanuelson-op-middenveld|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 February 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax in matig duel naar 1-0 zege tegen Willem II|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/135/Ajax-Willem-II-8-2-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=8 February 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Topper tegen ultraverdedigend PSV blijft op 0-0 steken|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/141/Ajax-PSV-11-3-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=11 March 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 22 January 2006 he came on as an 82nd-minute substitute and scored his first Ajax goal, which turned out to be the winning goal, in a 3–2 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wonder in slotfase in Enschede: 2-3|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/131/FC-Twente-Ajax-22-1-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=22 January 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 2 February 2006, Emanuelson scored his second goal for the club, in a 3–0 win against SC Heerenveen in the quarter–finals of the KNVB Beker.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax neemt revanche op Heerenveen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/10007/ajax-neemt-revanche-op-heerenveen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 February 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By March, however, he suffered a muscle injury that expected him to be sidelined for the rest of the 2005–06 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blessure voor Emanuelson|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10858/Blessure-voor-Emanuelson|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=14 March 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson twee tot vier weken uit de roulatie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/12371/emanuelson-twee-tot-vier-weken-uit-de-roulatie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 March 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Following a transfer speculation reporting that Palermo wanted sign to Emanuelson, he signed a contract extension with Ajax, keeping him until 2011, ending the transfer speculation.<ref>{{cite news|title=Palermo wil Emanuelson halen met hulp van Juve|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/10960/%27Palermo-wil-Emanuelson-halen-met-hulp-van-Juve%27|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=27 March 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax legt Emanuelson tot medio 2011 vast|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/14058/ajax-legt-emanuelson-tot-medio-2011-vast/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 March 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 16 April 2006 Emanuelson returned to the starting line–up in the last game of the season, in a 4–2 win against RKC Waalwijk.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax naar de play-offs: 2-4 zege tegen RKC|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/149/RKC-Ajax-16-4-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=16 April 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He played four times in the newly born Eredivisie play-offs after finishing in the fifth position in the regular competition. In the play-offs, they defeated Feyenoord but lost to FC Groningen in the club's unsuccessful attempt to claim a spot in the Champions League preliminaries for the following season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ajax in Arena ruim langs Feyenoord|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/2747.htm|date=20 April 2006|access-date=25 June 2020|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607152038/http://www.ajaxonline.org/2747.htm|archive-date=7 June 2007}}<br>{{cite web|title=Ajax bezorgt Feyenoord de ultieme vernedering|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/2764.htm|date=23 April 2006|access-date=25 June 2020|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607152949/http://www.ajaxonline.org/2764.htm|archive-date=7 June 2007}}<br>{{cite web|title=Ajax plaatst zich in slotfase voor voorronde Champions League|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/2849.htm|date=3 May 2006|access-date=25 June 2020|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607160554/http://www.ajaxonline.org/2849.htm|archive-date=7 June 2007}}</ref> In the final of the KNVB Cup against PSV Eindhoven, he started in the left–back position with Ajax and helped the side win 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Huntelaar bezorgt Ajax met twee doelpunten de beker|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/2882.htm|date=7 May 2006|access-date=25 June 2020|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607151024/http://www.ajaxonline.org/2882.htm|archive-date=7 June 2007}}</ref> As a result, his efforts resulted in him being named "Amsterdam talent of the year 2006" alongside Thomas Vermaelen.<ref name="Emanuelson Talent of the Year 2006"/> At the end of the 2005–06 season, Emanuelson made forty–one appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
[[File:Oslavy Ajaxu.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Emanuelson (far left, with Wesley Sneijder, Maarten Stekelenburg, Zdeněk Grygera, and John Heitinga) played for Ajax from 2004 to 2011.]]
At the start of the 2006–07 season, Emanuelson played the whole game, as Ajax beat PSV Eindhoven 3–1 to win the Johan Cruyff Shield.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax verslaat PSV opnieuw in Johan Cruijff Schaal|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/40398/ajax-verslaat-psv-opnieuw-in-johan-cruijff-schaal/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 August 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He quickly regained his first team place, rotating in the left–back position and midfield positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Start Emanuelson op het middenveld?|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/12462/Start-Emanuelson-op-het-middenveld%3F|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=11 November 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax haalt met 5-0 uit bij start competitie|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/157/Ajax-RKC-20-8-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 August 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax verslaat Vitesse met 3-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/160/Ajax-Vitesse-10-9-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 September 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Perez schiet Ajax naar 2-0 thuiszege|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/164/Ajax-NEC-24-9-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 September 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Verdiende zege van Ajax in Utrecht: 2-3|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/166/FC-Utrecht-Ajax-1-10-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=1 October 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Onnodig gelijkspel in topper tegen AZ: 2-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/180/Ajax-AZ-10-12-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 December 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, Emanuelson played in both legs of the third round of the UEFA Champions League against Copenhagen, as the club were eliminated following a 4–1 defeat on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax op drempel van Champions League|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/155/FC-Kopenhagen-Ajax-9-8-2006|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=9 August 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax onnodig uitgeschakeld in voorronde CL|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/158/Ajax-FC-Kopenhagen-23-8-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 August 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 14 October 2006 he scored his first goal for Ajax, in a 3–2 win against FC Groningen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint spannend duel van FC Groningen: 3-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/167/Ajax-FC-Groningen-14-10-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=14 October 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by helping the club keeping three out of the four consecutive clean sheets, in which Emanuelson played in the left–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Superieur Ajax haalt uit tegen Feyenoord: 0-4|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/168/Feyenoord-Ajax-22-10-2006|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=22 October 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Plichtmatige spelend Ajax laat het bij 2-0 tegen ADO Den Haag|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/169/Ajax-ADO-Den-Haag-25-10-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=25 October 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ten Cate houdt woord: sterk Ajax wint met 0-2 in Heerenveen|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/170/Heerenveen-Ajax-28-10-2006|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=28 October 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint met 0-3 van Heracles|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/172/Heracles-Ajax-5-11-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 November 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In a match against Sparta Prague, Emanuelson was sent–off for a second bookable offence, as they drew 0–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax houdt het met 10 man op 0-0 in Praag|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/176/Sparta-Praag-Ajax-23-11-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 November 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite this, he then scored his second goal of the season, in a 6–0 win against Willem II on 3 December 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax walst over Willem II heen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/51684/ajax-walst-over-willem-ii-heen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 December 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By the end of the year, Emanuelson was nominated for the Golden Boy, but won the 2006's Amsterdam Talent award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Babel en Emanuelson genomineerd voor titel Golden Boy|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/12370/Babel-en-Emanuelson-genomineerd-voor-titel-Golden-Boy|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=1 November 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson grootste Amsterdamse Talent van 2006|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/12757/Emanuelson-grootste-Amsterdamse-Talent-van-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 December 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson en Huntelaar in VI's elftal van het jaar 2006|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/12835/Emanuelson-en-Huntelaar-in-VI's-elftal-van-het-jaar-2006|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=31 December 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He continued to start in the first team until a knee injury sustained during a 4–1 win against Feyenoord on 4 February 2007 saw him sidelined for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grote zege op Feyenoord: 4-1|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/189/Ajax-Feyenoord-4-2-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 February 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson haakt af met knieblessure|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/57672/emanuelson-haakt-af-met-knieblessure/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=5 February 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson drie weken, Vermaelen zes weken uit de roulatie|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/13099/Emanuelson-drie-weken-Vermaelen-zes-weken-uit-de-roulatie|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=8 February 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 4 March 2007 Emanuelson made a return to the starting line–up, in a 1–0 loss against SC Heerenveen.<ref>{{cite news|title= Ajax verliest thuis met 0-1 van Heerenveen|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/196/Ajax-SC-Heerenveen-4-3-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 March 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by setting up two goals, in a 4–1 win against FC Twente.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax heerst in Enschede: 1-4|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/197/FC-Twente-Ajax-11-3-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=11 March 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In the last game of the season against Willem II, Emanuelson scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Winnend Ajax komt doelpunt tekort tegen Willem II|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/66056/winnend-ajax-komt-doelpunt-tekort-tegen-willem-ii/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 April 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Once again, he played four times in the newly born Eredivisie play-offs after finishing in the second position in the regular competition. In the play-offs, they defeated Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar to claim a spot in the Champions League preliminaries for the following season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ajax boekt ruime overwinning op Heerenveen|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/5068.htm|date=13 May 2007|access-date=23 August 2007|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928044501/http://www.ajaxonline.org/5068.htm|archive-date=28 September 2007}}<br>{{cite news|title=Arveladze schiet AZ in slotminuut naar overwinning|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/68030/arveladze-schiet-az-in-slotminuut-naar-overwinning/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 May 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|title=Ajax wint play-offs na goede zege op AZ Alkmaar|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/5187.htm|date=27 May 2007|access-date=23 August 2007|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824203636/http://www.ajaxonline.org/5187.htm|archive-date=24 August 2007}}</ref> Emanuelson was featured in the KNVB Cup Final against AZ, playing 120 minutes and finishing 1–1 as Ajax went on to lose 8–7 as a result and win the tournament for the second time in a row.<ref>{{cite news|title=AJAX WINT KNVB-BEKER|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/206/-AZ-Ajax-6-5-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=6 May 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2006–07 season, he went on to make forty–six appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Emanuelson played the whole game, as Ajax beat PSV Eindhoven 1–0 to win the Johan Cruyff Shield with the former won for the third consecutive year.<ref>{{cite news|title=AJAX WINT JOHAN CRUIJFF SCHAAL|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/211/Ajax-PSV-11-8-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=11 August 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, he played in four European matches that saw the club eliminated by Slavia Prague and Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax verliest eerste wedstrijd van Slavia Praag|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/212/Ajax-Slavia-Praag-15-8-2007|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=15 August 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax uitgeschakeld in voorronde Champions League|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/215/Slavia-Praag-Ajax-29-8-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=29 August 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax verslaat Dinamo Zagreb in eigen huis|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/218/Dinamo-Zagreb-Ajax-20-9-2007|publisher= Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 September 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Angstig Ajax ten onder in verlenging|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/222/Ajax-Dinamo-Zagreb-4-10-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 October 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite this, Emanuelson continued to regain his first team place, playing in the left–back position, though he stated in an interview of his disappointment over lack of cover in the left–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ten Cate verwacht heel veel van Emanuelson komend seizoen|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/14280/Ten-Cate-verwacht-heel-veel-van-Emanuelson-komend-seizoen|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=25 July 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Getergde Emanuelson: "Ik moet nú opstaan"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/75859/getergde-emanuelson-ik-moet-nu-opstaan/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 September 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=[Poll] "Emanuelson zal beter spelen als linkshalf"|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/14698/Emanuelson-en-Luque-twijfelgevallen-voor-donderdag|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 September 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> This lasted until Emanuelson suffered a knee injury that kept him out for two weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson vreest twee weken uit de roulatie te zijn|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/15007/Emanuelson-vreest-twee-weken-uit-de-roulatie-te-zijn|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=28 October 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson hoopt fit te zijn voor klassieker|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/15076/Emanuelson-hoopt-fit-te-zijn-voor-klassieker|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 November 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 11 November 2007 he returned to the starting line–up, playing in the centre–midfield position, in a 2–2 draw against Feyenoord.<ref>{{cite news|title=Feyenoord laat winst liggen tegen Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/80822/feyenoord-laat-winst-liggen-tegen-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 November 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Following his return from injury, Emanuelson continued to regain his first team place, playing in the left–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson hoopt op wederopstanding AZ|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/86630/emanuelson-hoopt-op-wederopstanding-az/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Makkelijke middag voor Ajax tegen Vitesse: 4-1|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/229/Ajax-Vitesse-25-11-2007|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=25 November 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax haalt met 6-1 uit tegen AZ|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/236/Ajax-AZ-13-1-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=13 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In a match against FC Utrecht on 23 January 2008, he suffered a knee injury that saw him substituted in the 74th minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax overtuigt met 2-0 zege op FC Utrecht|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/239/Ajax-FC-Utrecht-23-1-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson met brancard van het veld, rentree Vermaelen|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/15711/Emanuelson-met-brancard-van-het-veld-rentree-Vermaelen|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Although Manager Adrie Koster confirmed that Emanuelson suffered a bruise of a knee injury, his injury turned out to be not too bad as first thought.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kneuzing aan knieband voor Emanuelson|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/15716/Kneuzing-aan-knieband-voor-Emanuelson|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van der Wiel voorlopig niet terug, Emanuelson misschien zondag al|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/15723/Van-der-Wiel-voorlopig-niet-terug-Emanuelson-misschien-zondag-al|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In a follow–up match against Vitesse, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax laat ook in Arnhem dure punten liggen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/86502/ajax-laat-ook-in-arnhem-dure-punten-liggen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 January 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By February, Emanuelson began primarily played as a left midfielder because of his weak defending abilities and Jan Vertonghen took over the position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Koster: Emanuelson terug als back of middenvelder|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/15112/Koster-Emanuelson-terug-als-back-of-middenvelder|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=9 November 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Koster: wel tevreden over Emanuelson|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/16071/Koster-wel-tevreden-over-Emanuelson|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=2 March 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title= Bankzitter Emanuelson wil 'geen herrie schoppen'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/87928/bankzitter-emanuelson-wil-geen-herrie-schoppen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=12 February 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=PSV slaat aanval Ajax af|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/90925/psv-slaat-aanval-ajax-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 March 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ogararu neemt plek van geschorste Silva over|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/92378/ogararu-neemt-plek-van-geschorste-silva-over/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=6 April 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> The player, himself, publicity said he does not want to return to the left–back position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportwereld.nl/voetbal/eredivisie/2147478/Vertonghen_beter_als_linksback.html|title=Vertonghen beter als linksback|publisher=Sport Wereld|language=nl|date=22 March 2008|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080322025138/http://www.sportwereld.nl/voetbal/eredivisie/2147478/Vertonghen_beter_als_linksback.html|archive-date=22 March 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> Emanuelson then scored two goals in two matches between 24 February 2008 and 2 March 2008 against NAC Breda and SBV Excelsior.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax maakt einde aan zegereeks NAC Breda|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/88861/ajax-maakt-einde-aan-zegereeks-nac-breda/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 February 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ruime zege Ajax op Excelsior: 4-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/246/Ajax-Excelsior-2-3-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=3 March 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, he eventually played in the left–back position against SC Heerenveen in play–offs for the UEFA Champions League spot, as Ajax won 5–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ajax wint eerste wedstrijd in de play-offs|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/8113.htm|date=1 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512091346/http://www.ajaxonline.org/8113.htm|archive-date=12 May 2008}}<br>{{cite web|title=Ajax op koers voor ticket Champions League|publisher=Ajax Online|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/8147.htm|date=5 May 2006|access-date=14 October 2020|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512145348/http://www.ajaxonline.org/8147.htm|archive-date=12 May 2008}}</ref> In a follow–up match against Twente, Emanuelson suffered ankle injury that saw him substituted in the 66th minute, as the club lost 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Urby Emanuelson verrekt enkelband|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/16652/Urby-Emanuelson-verrekt-enkelband|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=15 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajaxonline.org/8200.htm|title=Ajax verliest in Emmen van FC Twente|publisher=Ajax Online|language=nl|date=10 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012095256/http://www.ajaxonline.org/8200.htm|archive-date=12 October 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> As a result, Ajax lost their chance to qualify for the UEFA Champions League following a 0–0 draw in the return leg.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Twente naar voorronde Champions League|url=https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/fc-twente-naar-voorronde-champions-league~b9282f35/|publisher=Het Parool|language=nl|date=18 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make forty–one appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2008–09 season, Emanuelson started in the first three matches, playing once in the centre–midfield position and twice in the left–back position before missing two matches due to illness.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax zonder geblesseerde Gabri tegen Willem II|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/102885/ajax-zonder-geblesseerde-gabri-tegen-willem-ii/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax verliest in openingswedstrijd|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/261/Willem-II-Ajax-30-8-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=30 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vermaelen kopt Ajax langs Roda|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/262/Ajax-Roda-JC-14-9-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=14 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Feyenoord-Ajax eindigt in 2-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/264/Feyenoord-Ajax-21-9-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=21 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson afwezig in duel tegen Vitesse|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/17359/Emanuelson-afwezig-in-duel-tegen-Vitesse|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=28 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He returned to the starting line–up against SC Heerenveen on 5 October 2008, and played the whole game, as Ajax lost 5–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Terugkeer Emanuelson gaat ten koste van Leonardo|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/17418/Terugkeer-Emanuelson-gaat-ten-koste-van-Leonardo|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 October 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Beschamende nederlaag tegen Heerenveen: 5-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/268/SC-Heerenveen-Ajax-5-10-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 October 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then contributed five assists for the club by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax verliest van Aston Villa: 2-1|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/270/Aston-Villa-Ajax-23-10-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 October 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint uit bij Heracles: 1-3|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/272/Heracles-Almelo-Ajax-29-10-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=29 October 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax verslaat Sparta met 5-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/275/Ajax-Sparta-9-11-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=9 November 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax speelt PSV in slotfase naar grote nederlaag|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/108122/ajax-speelt-psv-in-slotfase-naar-grote-nederlaag/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 November 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ruime overwinning Ajax op NAC: 3-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/282/Ajax-NAC-Breda-12-12-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=12 December 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 21 December 2008 he scored his first goal of the season, in a 6–0 win against De Graafschap.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax haalt uit tegen De Graafschap: 0-6|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/284/De-Graafschap-Ajax-21-12-2008|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=21 December 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By November, Emanuelson began playing in different midfield positions for Ajax.<ref>{{cite news|title=Basisplaats Kennedy in thuiswedstrijd tegen Sparta|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/107635/basisplaats-kennedy-in-thuiswedstrijd-tegen-sparta/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 November 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=[AN] Ideale opstelling 2008: Veel vertrouwen in Aissati|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18086/AN-Ideale-opstelling-2008-Veel-vertrouwen-in-Aissati|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=29 December 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Basten: "Aissati heeft meer tijd nodig"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/109689/van-basten-aissati-heeft-meer-tijd-nodig/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 December 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/13/AJAX/article/detail/239433/2009/04/27/Zwerver-Emanuelson-maakt-de-balans-op.dhtml|title='Zwerver' Emanuelson maakt de balans op|publisher=Parool|language=nl|date=27 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308115400/http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/13/AJAX/article/detail/239433/2009/04/27/Zwerver-Emanuelson-maakt-de-balans-op.dhtml|archive-date=8 March 2010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson pleit voor 'strenge trainer' bij Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/119876/emanuelson-pleit-voor-strenge-trainer-bij-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> But at one point, he did play in the left–back position against NEC Nijmegen on 18 January 2009, as the club won 4–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax met 10 man voorbij NEC: 2-4|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/286/NEC-Ajax-18-1-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=18 January 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> His second goal of the season came on 15 February 2009, in a 2–0 win against rival, Feyenoord.<ref>{{cite news|title=Feyenoord helpt Ajax uit sportieve dip|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/113818/feyenoord-helpt-ajax-uit-sportieve-dip/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 February 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> After missing one match due to a stiff neck Emanuelson sustained during a UEFA Cup third round first leg against Fiorentina and set up the only goal of the game in a 1–0 win, he returned to the starting line–up in the return leg against them and helped the side go through to the next round following a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kennedy schiet Ajax naar knappe zege op Fiorentina: 0-1|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/292/Fiorentina-Ajax-19-2-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 February 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson speelde 75 minuten met stijve nek|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18482/Emanuelson-speelde-75-minuten-met-stijve-nek|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=21 February 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson haakt in de warming-up af|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18497/Emanuelson-haakt-in-de-warming-up-af|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=22 February 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax met extra middenvelder, Van der Wiel lijkt inzetbaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/114553/ajax-met-extra-middenvelder-van-der-wiel-lijkt-inzetbaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=25 February 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AJAX NAAR ACHTSTE FINALES|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/294/Ajax-Fiorentina-26-2-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=26 February 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By March, Emanuelson then publicly criticised Manager Marco van Basten for his substitution policy after he was substituted five times in the last eight league matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rtvnh.nl/sport/index.asp?newsid=96129&tijdlijn=1|title=Kritiek Emanuelson op Van Basten|publisher=RTV N-H|language=nl|date=21 March 2009|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325025246/http://rtvnh.nl/sport/index.asp?newsid=96129&tijdlijn=1|archive-date=25 March 2009|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson heeft moeite met vele wissels|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18750/Emanuelson-heeft-moeite-met-vele-wissels|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=21 March 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then scored his third goal of the season, in a 7–0 win against Willem II on 12 April 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Seven clapper Ajax against poor Willem II|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/118042/zevenklapper-ajax-tegen-armoedig-willem-ii/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=12 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> During a 6–2 loss against PSV Eindhoven in a follow–up, he suffered a suspected ankle injury that saw him substituted in the 38th minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blessure voor Emanuelson|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18920/Blessure-voor-Emanuelson|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax onderuit in Eindhoven|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/303/PSV-Ajax-19-4-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=19 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> But Emanuelson was given all clear after the medical team said his injury was not bad as first thought.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blessure Emanuelson valt mee|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18930/Blessure-Emanuelson-valt-mee|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite suffering another injury later in the 2008–09 season, he continued to remain involve in the last remaining matches and scored his fifth goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against FC Twente in the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Basten verwacht Vertonghen dit seizoen niet terug|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/119366/van-basten-verwacht-vertonghen-dit-seizoen-niet-terug/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax opnieuw niet in CL na oorwassing bij Sparta|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/119468/ajax-opnieuw-niet-in-cl-na-oorwassing-bij-sparta/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax verslaat FC Twente|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/306/Ajax-FC-Twente-10-5-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, Emanuelson went on to make forty–two appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Emanuelson was linked with a move to Bayern Munich to link up with Manager Louis van Gaal but he made it clear that he wanted to stay at Ajax.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportweek.nl/voetbal/96151/Van_Gaal_wil_Suarez_en_Emanuelson_van_Ajax_overnemen|title=Van Gaal wil Suarez en Emanuelson van Ajax overnemen|publisher=Sportweek|language=nl|date=13 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113141446/http://www.sportweek.nl/voetbal/96151/Van_Gaal_wil_Suarez_en_Emanuelson_van_Ajax_overnemen|archive-date=13 January 2010|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajax.nl/Nieuws/Laatste-nieuws/Nieuws-artikel/Emanuelson-versus-vrienden.htm|title=Emanuelson versus vrienden|publisher=AFC Ajax|language=nl|date=8 May 2009|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090509150622/http://www.ajax.nl/Nieuws/Laatste-nieuws/Nieuws-artikel/Emanuelson-versus-vrienden.htm|archive-date=9 May 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the start of the 2009–10 season, Emanuelson continued to regain his first team place, playing in different midfield positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax heeft geen kind aan FC Groningen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/125398/ajax-heeft-geen-kind-aan-fc-groningen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Suarez leidt Ajax naar eerste groepswinst|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/131224/suarez-leidt-ajax-naar-eerste-groepswinst/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=22 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Anita: doorbraak met dank aan Jol en Emanuelson|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/136613/anita-doorbraak-met-dank-aan-jol-en-emanuelson/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=12 January 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax nipt langs AZ in magere topper|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/137482/ajax-nipt-langs-az-in-magere-topper/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 January 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax zonder Pantelic tegen FC Groningen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/142671/ajax-zonder-pantelic-tegen-fc-groningen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 March 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Having publicly refused to play in the left–back position prior to the start of the season, he eventually played in the position following the fitness of Timothée Atouba.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson wil nooit meer linksback staan|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/123718/emanuelson-wil-nooit-meer-linksback-staan/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 July 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jol geeft Sulejmani basisplek tegen Heracles|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/127562/jol-geeft-sulejmani-basisplek-tegen-heracles/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: linksback tegen wil en dank|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/128552/emanuelson-linksback-tegen-wil-en-dank/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 September 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Atouba kwam een uur te laat bij Jong Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/131026/atouba-kwam-een-uur-te-laat-bij-jong-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Enoh terug in basis Ajax, Feyenoord met zelfde elf|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/138045/enoh-terug-in-basis-ajax-feyenoord-met-zelfde-elf/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 January 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 16 August 2009 Emanuelson scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–3 loss against PSV Eindhoven.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax baalt: "Ongelooflijk dat we hebben verloren"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/126564/ajax-baalt-ongelooflijk-dat-we-hebben-verloren/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=17 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He played in both legs of the UEFA Europa League Play-off round against Slovan Bratislava, as the club won 7–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax haalt uit tegen Slovan Bratislava: 5-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/310/Ajax-Slovan-Bratislava-20-8-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint ook in Bratislava: 1-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/312/Slovan-Bratislava-Ajax-27-8-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=27 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, Emanuelson received a straight red card in the 81st minute for a tackle, in a 2–2 draw against Roda JC on 4 October 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax gelijk tegen Roda JC: 2-2|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/320/Roda-JC-Ajax-4-10-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> After serving a one match suspension, he returned to the starting line–up against AZ Alkmaar on 25 October 2009 and scored his second goal of the season, in a 4–2 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson slechts één duel aan de kant|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/130067/emanuelson-slechts-een-duel-aan-de-kant/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Tactische ingreep helpt Ajax langs AZ|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/131405/tactische-ingreep-helpt-ajax-langs-az/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=25 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> This was followed by scoring twice against FC Dordrecht and once against Feyenoord.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax pas in 119e minuut langs FC Dordrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/131751/ajax-pas-in-119e-minuut-langs-fc-dordrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 October 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax met ruime cijfers langs negen Feyenoorders|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/131925/ajax-met-ruime-cijfers-langs-negen-feyenoorders/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 November 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> His sixth goal of the season came on 17 December 2009 in the UEFA Europa League match against Anderlecht, as Ajax lost 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax verliest van Anderlecht: 1-3|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/333/Ajax-Anderlecht-17-12-2009|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=17 December 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 4 January 2010, his contract talks with the club was broken down.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson staakt onderhandelingen met Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/136114/emanuelson-staakt-onderhandelingen-met-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 January 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson said it would have been a disappointment to leave the club on a free transfer just two months prior to the contract broken down.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: "Zonde als ik transfervrij vertrek bij Ajax"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/133857/emanuelson-zonde-als-ik-transfervrij-vertrek-bij-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 November 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Amid to the contract, he later scored two more goals later in the 2009–10 season against PSV Eindhoven and VVV-Venlo.<ref>{{cite news|title= Ajax klopt PSV en meldt zich weer in titelstrijd|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/141684/ajax-klopt-psv-en-meldt-zich-weer-in-titelstrijd/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 March 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax walst VVV Venlo plat: 7-0|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/143683/ajax-walst-vvv-venlo-plat-7-0/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 April 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In the last game of the season against NEC Nijmegen, Emanuelson set up two goals, as Ajax won 4–1 to finish second place after finishing behind FC Twente, who won the league title.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax komt puntje tekort voor dertigste landstitel|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/145196/ajax-komt-puntje-tekort-voor-dertigste-landstitel/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 May 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He started in the 2009–10 Dutch Cup final against rivals, Feyenoord, and set up the second goal of the game for Siem de Jong, who scored twice to help the club to make it 2–0 in the first leg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax spaart Feyenoord: 2-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/355/Ajax-Feyenoord-25-4-2010|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=25 April 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In the return leg, Emanuelson helped Ajax beat Feyenoord, 4–1, winning the KNVB Cup for the third time in his career.<ref>{{cite news|title=AJAX WINT BEKER|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/357/Feyenoord-Ajax-6-5-2010|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=2 May 2010|access-date=4 January 2021}}</ref> Shortly after the end of the match, Emanuelson made it clear to reporters that he wanted to stay at the club following reports of him being linked to PSV Eindhoven.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson twijfelt: "Wil best bij Ajax blijven"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/145126/emanuelson-twijfelt-wil-best-bij-ajax-blijven/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 May 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson wil ook nadenken over PSV|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/145297/emanuelson-wil-ook-nadenken-over-psv/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 May 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson ziet zichzelf niet in PSV-shirt|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/150478/emanuelson-ziet-zichzelf-niet-in-psv-shirt/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite being absent on two more occasions later in the 2009–10 season, Emanuelson went on to make forty–eight appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions, a target he successfully predicted.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: "Ik kan eigenlijk niet meer bewegen"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/134566/emanuelson-ik-kan-eigenlijk-niet-meer-bewegen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=8 December 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax: Emanuelson twijfelgeval, Enoh terug|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/137884/ajax-emanuelson-twijfelgeval-enoh-terug/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 January 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax met Oleguer en Rommedahl in Heerenveen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/139075/ajax-met-oleguer-en-rommedahl-in-heerenveen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 February 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson twijfelgeval voor duel met VVV|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/143543/emanuelson-twijfelgeval-voor-duel-met-vvv/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 April 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson mikt op zeven of acht goals voor Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/126175/emanuelson-mikt-op-zeven-of-acht-goals-voor-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=12 August 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
thumb|left|250px|Emanuelson (first from top left) with Ajax teammates in 2010
Emanuelson made his first appearance of the 2010–11 season, starting the whole game, as Ajax lost 1–0 against Twente in the Johan Cruyff Shield.<ref>{{cite news|title= FC Twente wint JC Schaal na rood Suarez|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/152668/fc-twente-wint-jc-schaal-na-rood-suarez/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then helped the club reach the Group-Stage of the Champions League after beating PAOK Salonika and Dynamo Kiev.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax bibbert na gelijkspel tegen PAOK|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/152474/ajax-bibbert-na-gelijkspel-tegen-paok/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AJAX NA 3-3 DOOR!|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/360/PAOK-Saloniki-Ajax-4-8-2010|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 August 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax laat overwinning glippen in Kiev|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/154052/ajax-laat-overwinning-glippen-in-kiev/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=17 August 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AJAX BEREIKT CHAMPIONS LEAGUE|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/365/Ajax-Dynamo-Kyiv-25-8-2010|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=25 August 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Shortly after, Emanuelson scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–0 win against De Graafschap.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint met 0-5 bij De Graafschap|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/366/De-Graafschap-Ajax-29-8-2010|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=29 August 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> His second goal of the season came on 22 September 2010, in a 5–0 win against MVV Maastricht.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax wint bekerduel van MVV: 5-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/370/Ajax-MVV-22-9-2010|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=22 September 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since the start of the 2010–11 season, he continued to regain his first team place, rotating in the left–back position and different midfield positions.<ref>{{cite news|title= Jol haalt Blind weer bij Ajax-selectie|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/158062/jol-haalt-blind-weer-bij-ajax-selectie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 October 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Jong en Anita keren terug in basiself Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/159853/de-jong-en-anita-keren-terug-in-basiself-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 October 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ooijer en Sulejmani in basisploeg Ajax|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/156581/ooijer-en-sulejmani-in-basisploeg-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 September 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jol staat voor belangrijke keuzes tegen Twente|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/157342/jol-staat-voor-belangrijke-keuzes-tegen-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 September 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sulejmani vervangt Anita tegen FC Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/158122/sulejmani-vervangt-anita-tegen-fc-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 October 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> As a result, the club began a contract negotiation with Emanuelson over a new contract, though he later stated his guarantee of not staying at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax doet Emanuelson verbeterde aanbieding|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/159399/ajax-doet-emanuelson-verbeterde-aanbieding/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=18 October 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson moet 'heel moeilijk' besluit nemen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/159607/emanuelson-moet-heel-moeilijk-besluit-nemen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 October 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, it was announced on 3 November 2010 that Emanuelson would leave Ajax at the end of the 2010–11 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson definitief weg bij Ajax|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/160753/emanuelson-definitief-weg-bij-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 November 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He later confirmed the news two days later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson bevestigt vertrek bij Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/161034/emanuelson-bevestigt-vertrek-bij-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=5 November 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite announcing his departure and facing his own injury concern along the way, he remain involved in the club's first team until his departure in January.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson twijfelgeval voor duel met Real|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/162414/emanuelson-twijfelgeval-voor-duel-met-real/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 November 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Boer zet Ebecilio wederom in de basis|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/165308/de-boer-zet-ebecilio-wederom-in-de-basis/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 December 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson en El Hamdaoui missen Klassieker|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/166989/emanuelson-en-el-hamdaoui-missen-klassieker/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=18 January 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson made thirty–two appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stekelenburg, Emanuelson telkens in actie|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/23731/Stekelenburg-Emanuelson-telkens-in-actie|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=30 December 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
===AC Milan=== [[File:Urby Emanuelson warming up.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Emanuelson warming up with AC Milan in August 2012]]
On 23 January 2011, Italian Serie A club AC Milan announced the signing of Emanuelson on a three-and-a-half-year contract for a transfer fee of around €1.7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.acmilan.com/it/news/show/131751|title=PIACERE, EMANUELSON |trans-title=WELCOME, EMANUELSON|publisher=A.C. Milan|date=23 January 2011|access-date=23 January 2011|language=it|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110127001536/http://www.acmilan.com/it/news/show/131751|archive-date=27 January 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> After the 2010–11 season, the fee increased by €750,000, making a total fee of around €2.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=AC Milan win boosts Ajax' coffers|date=9 May 2011 |url=http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2011/05/ac_milan_win_boosts_ajax_coffe.php|access-date=10 May 2011}}</ref>
Emanuelson made his debut for the club on 26 January 2011 in a Coppa Italia match against Sampdoria, providing an assist for Alexandre Pato. Milan won the match 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doppio Pato, Milan in semifinale|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/coppe/2011/01/26/news/sampdoria_milan-11687899/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=26 January 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He played his first game in Serie A after entering as a substitute against Catania.<ref>{{cite news|title=Robinho-Ibra, Milan ok anche in dieci|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/catania/2011/01/29/news/catania_milan-11825245/|publisher=L Repubblica|language=it|date=29 January 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, Emanuelson found himself in and out of the starting line–up, as his mostly playing time came from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Allegri e Robinho in coro "A Londra possiamo vincere"|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2011/03/07/news/robinho_allegri_verso_londra-13293893/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=7 March 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Allegri è senza Ibra A Palermo Pato-Cassano|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2011/03/15/news/allegri_prova_pato_cassano-13646036/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=15 March 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Panchina lunga e autostima Così il Milan vede lo scudetto|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2011/03/01/news/scudetto_primo_obiettivo-13048249/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=1 March 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson scored his first goal for Milan in a Coppa Italia match against Palermo, the equaliser in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paura Milan, poi Emanuelson Pari spettacolo a San Siro|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/coppe/2011/04/20/news/milan_palermo-15189853/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=20 April 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He helped Milan win their first ''Scudetto'' in seven years at the end of the season, acting mostly as a substitute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan campione d'Italia A Roma basta lo 0-0|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Speciali/Calcio/Milan_scudetto/07-05-2011/milan-campione-d-italia-801114590386.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=7 May 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=EMANUELSON HOOPT OP TWEE TITELS|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/23430/emanuelson-hoopt-op-twee-titels|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=9 May 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson went on to make eleven appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
thumb|left|200px|Emanuelson listening to music, as he was about to warm up in August 2012
At the start of the 2011–12 season, Emanuelson played eight minutes after coming on as a substitute, against Inter Milan and helped AC Milan win the 2011 Supercoppa Italiana by beating them 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ibra e Boateng stendono l'Inter|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/coppe/2011/08/06/news/milan-inter_la_partita_in_diretta-20104654/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 August 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson: "Ora vorrei giocare di più"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-emanuelson-ora-vorrei-giocare-di-piu-288563|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=17 August 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since then, he continued to become a first team regular for the club, playing in different midfield positions.<ref>{{cite news|title= Milan, passi in avanti. Anche se Emanuelson...|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-passi-in-avanti-anche-se-emanuelson-297377|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=29 September 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Il Milan si distrae aspettando Tevez|url=https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2011/12/07/il-milan-si-distrae-aspettando-tevez.html|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=12 December 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title= Milan, Allegri: "Emanuelson ingiustamente attaccato"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-allegri-emanuelson-ingiustamente-attaccato-324903|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=22 January 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Inter, la forza dell'umiltà il Milan è in confusione|url=https://www.repubblica.it/rubriche/visti-dallala/2012/01/15/news/inter_juventus-28191376/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=15 January 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Allegri: "Era importante restare in scia alla Juve"|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2012/01/29/news/allegri_post_cagliari-28990850/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=29 January 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then set up AC Milan's only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win against Cesena on 24 September 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zampata di Seedorf Cesena resta al palo|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2011/09/24/news/milan_cesena-22175962/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=24 September 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cassano vivace protesta troppo Mutu galleggia nella bonaccia|url=https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2011/09/25/cassano-vivace-protesta-troppo-mutu-galleggia-nella.html|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=25 September 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then helped AC Milan qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout stage after drawing 2–2 against Viktoria Plzeň.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ibrahimovic torna e trascina il Milan|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/champions/2011/09/28/news/milan-viktoria_plzen_0-0_la_diretta-22372758/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=28 September 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pato-Robinho gol ma il Milan spreca|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/champions/2011/12/06/news/diretta-26185457/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 December 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then played in both legs against Arsenal and helped the club qualify for the next round by winning 4–3 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan perfetto poker all'Arsenal|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/champions/2012/02/15/news/milan_arsenal-29955301/|publisher=La Reppublica|language=it|date=15 February 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=L'Arsenal spaventa il Milan I rossoneri volano ai quarti|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/champions/2012/03/06/news/diretta_milan_arsenal-31063781/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 March 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then scored his first Serie A goal for Milan in an away match against Cesena on 19 February 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, tutto facile a Cesena E la Juve è di nuovo sotto|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Cesena/19-02-2012/milan-carnival-cesena-3-1-sfida-continua-81385079914.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=19 December 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson sa stare ovunque Antonioli, malinconico errore|url=https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2012/02/20/emanuelson-sa-stare-ovunque-antonioli-malinconico-errore.html|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=20 February 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He scored his second Serie A goal for Milan in an away game against Parma on 17 March 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Il Milan non si ferma più Ibra-Urby: 2-0 al Parma|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Parma/17-03-2012/milan-non-si-ferma-piu-parma-battuto-2-0-81659765235.shtml|publisher=La Gazetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=17 March 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=EMANUELSON: 'BEN AAN HET GROEIEN'|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/35358/emanuelson-ben-aan-het-groeien|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=18 March 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson started in every match until he suffered an injury that saw him sidelined for the rest of the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Il Milan ci crede "Meritiamo lo scudetto"|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2012/05/04/news/boateng_abbiati_scudetto-34466576/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=4 May 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Siamo ancora in ballo<br />Ma la Juve merita|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2012/04/28/news/allegri_presentazione_siena-34105333/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=28 April 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In his first season at the club, Emanuelson made forty–two appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
thumb|right|250px|Emanuelson about to take a corner kick during a match in 2012
At the start of the 2012–13 season, Emanuelson continued to be involved in the first team for AC Milan, alternating between a starting and substitute role.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: "Il mio ruolo? Non è importante, mi basta giocare"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/emanuelson-il-mio-ruolo-non-e-importante-mi-basta-giocare-386042|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=20 September 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson: "Davanti mi trovo bene sulla destra"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-emanuelson-davanti-mi-trovo-bene-sulla-destra-389617|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=4 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson: "Finalmente c'è chiarezza sul mio ruolo"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-emanuelson-finalmente-c-e-chiarezza-sul-mio-ruolo-399307|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=14 November 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dolce Milan El Shaarawy alla Messi Allegri torna a sorridere|url=https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2012/10/04/dolce-milan-el-shaarawy-alla-messi-allegri.html|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=4 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=El Shaarawy salva Allegri Il Milan batte il Genoa per 1-0|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2012/10/28/news/milan_genoa-45413734/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=28 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 3 October 2012 he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the UEFA Champions League match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zenit-Milan 2-3: El Shaarawy, Abbiati e un po' di fortuna per tre punti d'oro|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/champions/2012/10/03/news/milan_batte_zenit-43805845/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=3 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> A month later on 3 November 2012, Emanuelson scored his second goal of the season, as well as, setting up two goals, in a 5–1 win against Chievo.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan-Chievo 5-1, Allegri ritrova il sorriso|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2012/11/03/news/milan_chievo-45852492/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=3 November 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In the Round of 16 of Coppa Italia, he set up two goals for the side, as the club won 3–0 against Reggina.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan-Reggina 3-0, i rossoneri si regalano la Juve|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2012/12/13/news/milan_batte_reggina-48705258/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=13 December 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By November, however, Emanuelson began to find himself placed on the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, l'agente di Emanuelson tuona: "Tanta panchina, non è felice"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-l-agente-di-emanuelson-tuona-tanta-panchina-non-e-felice-415329|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=15 January 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=La giornata del Milan - Allenamento mattutino per i rossoneri|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/la-giornata-del-milan-allenamento-mattutino-per-i-rossoneri-418665|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=25 January 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=EMANUELSON: 'OP DE GOEDE WEG'|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/44586/emanuelson-op-de-goede-weg|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=13 November 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By the time he was loaned out, Emanuelson made twenty appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2013–14 season, Emanuelson returned to the first team and made his first appearance of the season, playing in the left–back position, in a 1–1 draw against PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Play–Off Round.<ref>{{cite news|title=PSV-Milan 1-1, El Shaarawy fa sperare i rossoneri|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2013/08/20/news/psv-milan_1-1_il_faraone_fa_sperare_i_rossoneri-65059528/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=20 August 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson: "Felice di essere tornato, voglio fare bene"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-emanuelson-felice-di-essere-tornato-voglio-fare-bene-472456|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=6 August 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson: "Non ci accontentiamo e vogliamo lo Scudetto"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-emanuelson-non-ci-accontentiamo-e-vogliamo-lo-scudetto-472242|publisher=Tutto Merato Web|language=it|date=6 August 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since returning from a loan spell from the previous season, Emanuelson continued to establish himself in the left–back position, though he faced competition from Kévin Constant.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson: "Per me quest'anno è importante, giocherò terzino"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-emanuelson-per-me-quest-anno-e-importante-giochero-terzino-475866|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=19 August 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, per il Barcellona Emanuelson favorito su Constant|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-per-il-barcellona-emanuelson-favorito-su-constant-499408|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=6 November 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson e il ruolo di terzino: "Sto prendendo fiducia"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-emanuelson-e-il-ruolo-di-terzino-sto-prendendo-fiducia-506634|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=1 December 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At times, Emanuelson appeared three times in a midfield positions for AC Milan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax-Milan 1-1, Balotelli salva i rossoneri al 94'|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/champions/2013/10/01/news/ajax_milan_pareggio-67696162/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=1 October 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan-Barcellona 1-1, Messi replica a Robinho|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2013/10/22/news/milan-barcellona_1-1_messi_replica_a_robinho-69222587/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=22 October 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Napoli-Milan 3-1: Higuain stende Seedorf, lacrime per Balotelli|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/02/08/news/napoli-milan_3-1_higuain_stende_il_diavolo_lacrime_per_balotelli-78074538/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=8 February 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then contributed three assists for the club, winning all three matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Catania-Milan 1-3, rossoneri ok in rimonta con Balotelli e Kakà|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2013/12/01/news/catania-milan_1-3_rossoneri_ok_in_rimonta-72417271/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=1 December 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan-Atalanta 3-0: Kakà fa felice Allegri sotto gli occhi di Honda|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/01/06/news/milan-atalanta_3-0_kaka_fa_felice_allegri_sotto_gli_occhi_di_honda-75269689/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 January 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan-Chievo 3-0: Balotelli e Kakà fanno bello il diavolo|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/03/29/news/milan-chievo_3-0_balotelli_e_kaka_fanno_bello_il_diavolo-82271127/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=29 March 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> As the 2013–14 season progressed, competitions increased further between the two that saw both of them alternating the starting line–up and substitute role.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, tre nomi per il terzino sinistro: Emanuelson e Constant in bilico|url=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-tre-nomi-per-il-terzino-sinistro-emanuelson-e-constant-in-bilico-545716|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=11 April 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Serie A tutta d'un fiato. Napoli senza Higuain|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2014/04/19/news/serie_a_tutta_d_un_fiato_napoli_senza_higuain-83979524/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=19 April 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Flop per media voto: sprofondo rossonero|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2014/05/24/news/flop_per_media_voto_sprofondo_rossonero-87026402/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=24 May 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite suffering injuries on two occasions throughout the 2013–14 season, Emanuelson made thirty–three appearances in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, contusione all'alluce per Emanuelson: in dubbio per l'Ajax|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-contusione-all-alluce-per-emanuelson-in-dubbio-per-l-ajax-508906|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=9 December 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, Seedorf non ha dubbi: ''Balotelli diventerà il campione che ancora non è''|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2014/02/08/news/napoli-milan_3-1_higuain_stende_il_diavolo_lacrime_per_balotelli-78074538/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=8 February 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Milan, premiazione a Milanello per celebrare le 100 presenze di Emanuelson|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/milan-premiazione-a-milanello-per-celebrare-le-100-presenze-di-emanuelson-533756|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=1 March 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, he was released by the club upon expiry of his contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, conferme su Emanuelson: può liberarsi a zero|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milan-conferme-su-emanuelson-puo-liberarsi-a-zero-563468|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=11 June 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
====Fulham (loan)==== Emanuelson signed for English Premier League side Fulham on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season on 31 January 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson|title=Emanuelson Signs|publisher=Fulham FC|access-date=31 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204132540/http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson|archive-date=4 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He made his Fulham debut on 2 February against Manchester United at Craven Cottage, coming on for Giorgos Karagounis.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21209186|title=Fulham 0–1 Manchester United|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2 February 2013}}</ref> Since making his debut for the club, Emanuelson was involved in a number of matches in the first team, playing in different midfield positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kacaniklic rules out Fulham exit|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/kacaniklic-rules-out-fulham-exit-5968631|publisher=My London News|date=8 March 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fulham still waiting for first win at Villa|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/fulham-still-waiting-first-win-5967966|publisher=My London News|date=13 April 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jol: Fulham loanees have raised the bar|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/jol-fulham-loanees-raised-bar-5968278|publisher=My London News|date=24 April 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Snap up those loan players, pleads ex-Whites midfielder|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/snap-up-those-loan-players-5966378|publisher=My London News|date=7 June 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Fulham in a 3–0 win over Swansea City on the final day of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22499103|title=Swansea City 0–3 Fulham|publisher=BBC|date=19 May 2013|access-date=19 May 2013}}</ref> Following this, he returned to his parent club, as Manager Martin Jol previously stated that he ruled out of signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jol rules out Emanuelson swoop|url=https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/jol-rules-out-emanuelson-swoop-5968205|publisher=My London News|date=22 April 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Reflecting in his time at Fulham, Emanuelson said: "I think I have adapted to English football even though football is completely different here. I was asked to do so. Moving to Fulham and I caught the ball: I always wanted to play in the Premier League."<ref>{{cite news|title=Fulham, Emanuelson: "Mi sono adattato al calcio inglese"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/fulham-emanuelson-mi-sono-adattato-al-calcio-inglese-451960|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=27 May 2013|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
===Roma=== On 11 July 2014, Emanuelson signed a one-year deal with Roma with the option for the club to extend his contract for another two seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.asroma.it/pdf/corporate/operazioni_di_mercato/2014-07-11-Emanuelson.pdf|title=OPERAZIONI DI MERCATO URBY EMANUELSON|work=AS Roma|date=11 July 2014|access-date=11 July 2014|language=it|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140801034642/http://www.asroma.it/pdf/corporate/operazioni_di_mercato/2014-07-11-Emanuelson.pdf|archive-date=1 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
However, he found himself placed on the substitute bench, due to the strong competitions in every positions.<ref>{{cite news|title=I sei peggiori acquisti del calciomercato estivo|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/fantacalcio/2014/09/12/news/i_sei_peggiori_acquisti_del_calciomercato_estivo-95582957/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=12 September 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Roma, mercato e infortuni: le spine di Garcia|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2014/11/06/news/giovani_infortuni-99895000/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 November 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Roma, giovani e mercato: le spine di Garcia. De Sanctis: "Stagione ok anche senza gioco super"|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2014/12/11/news/roma_post_eliminazione_champions-102636944/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=11 December 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 21 September 2014 Emanuelson made his debut for the club, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 2–0 loss against Cagliari.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roma-Cagliari 2-0, Destro e Florenzi liquidano i sardi|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2014/09/21/news/roma-cagliari_2-0_destro_e_florenzi_liquidano_i_sardi-96335799/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=21 September 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> His second appearance for Roma came on 6 January 2015, again coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against Udinese.<ref>{{cite news|title=Udinese-Roma 0-1, decide Astori. Bianconeri infuriati con l'arbitro|url=http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/2015/01/06/news/udinese-roma_0-1_decide_astori_bianconeri_infuriati_con_l_arbitro-104381471/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 January 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> With his first opportunity at Roma limited, he was expected to leave the club in January.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roma, Emanuelson in uscita: il Genoa pensa all'ex Milan|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/roma-emanuelson-in-uscita-il-genoa-pensa-all-ex-milan-627610|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=26 December 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Roma, il Genoa insiste per Emanuelson|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/roma-il-genoa-insiste-per-emanuelson-628018|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=27 December 2014|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By the time Emanuelson was loaned out, he made two appearances for Roma.
It was announced on 21 January 2015 that Emanuelson was loaned out to Atalanta for the rest of the 2014–15 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Calcio, Atalanta: è arrivato Urby Emanuelson|url=http://www.ilgiorno.it/bergamo/calcio-emanuelson-atalanta-1.594916|publisher=Il Giorno|language=it|date=21 January 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He made his debut for the club, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute, in a 2–1 win against Cagliari.<ref>{{cite news|title=Serie A, Atalanta-Cagliari 2-1: l'ex Pinilla 'rovescia' i sardi|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2015/02/01/news/serie_a_atalanta-cagliari_2-1_l_ex_pinilla_rovescia_la_squadra_di_zola-106301632/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=21 January 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for Atalanta, Emanuelson's first team alternated between a starting and a substitute role for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Atalanta, la nuova vita di Emanuelson: titolare nel tridente di Reja|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/atalanta-la-nuova-vita-di-emanuelson-titolare-nel-tridente-di-reja-657391|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=14 March 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Atalanta, Colantuono sincero: ''Non sono sereno''|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/atalanta/2015/02/14/news/atalanta_colantuono_non_sono_sereno_-107308738/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=14 February 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=L'Atalanta di Reja va a Parma Una passeggiata? Manco per scherzo|url=https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Sport/latalanta-di-reja-va-a-parmauna-passeggiata-manco-per-scherzo_1108926_11/|publisher=L’eco Di Bergamo|language=it|date=7 March 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Baselli trequartista nel 4-4-1-1 Pinilla favorito contro la Samp|url=https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Sport/baselli-trequartista-nel-4-4-1-1-pinilla-favorito-contro-la-samp_1107349_11/|publisher=L’eco Di Bergamo|language=it|date=27 February 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Atalanta, vietato sbagliare (senza Denis) A Cesena per chiudere i giochi|url=https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Sport/atalanta-vietato-sbagliare-senza-denisa-cesena-per-chiudere-i-giochi_1118058_11/|publisher=L’eco Di Bergamo|language=it|date=29 April 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In a match against Juventus on 20 February 2015, he set up Atalanta's only goal of the game, as they lost 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Juventus-Atalanta 2-1: Llorente e Pirlo, vittoria in rimonta|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2015/02/20/news/juventus-atalanta_2-1_llorente_e_pirlo_vittoria_in_rimonta-107824781/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=20 February 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> For his performance in February, Emanuelson was awarded the club's Player of the Month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Il mercato un mese dopo: Pinilla, solo un gol ma pesante. Rilancio Emanuelson|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/il-mercato-un-mese-dopo-pinilla-solo-un-gol-ma-pesante-rilancio-emanuelson-653105|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=3 March 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=A Emanuelson la palma del migliore Si salvano Stendardo e Cigarini|url=https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Sport/a-emanuelson-la-palma-del-miglioresi-salvano-stendardo-e-cigarini_1108002_11/|publisher=L’eco Di Bergamo|language=it|date=2 March 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then set up two goals in two matches between 19 April 2015 and 26 April 2015 against Roma and Empoli.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roma-Atalanta 1-1, i giallorossi falliscono il contro-sorpasso|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/roma/2015/04/19/news/roma-atalanta_1-1_i_giallorossi_falliscono_il_contro-sorpasso-112346039/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=19 April 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Atalanta-Empoli 2-2: pari all'ultimo respiro, Reja ringrazia Denis|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2015/04/26/news/atalanta-empoli_2-2_pari_all_ultimo_respiro_reja_ringrazia_il_tanque-112887255/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=26 April 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2014–15 season, he went on to make nine appearances for the club. Following this, Emanuelson returned to his parent club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ok la salvezza Ma tanta delusione|url=https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/AtalantaInRete/ok-la-salvezzama-tanta-delusione_1121468_11/|publisher=L’eco Di Bergamo|language=it|date=19 May 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Atalanta, spazio alle statistiche finali La partita più bella? Quella con la Lazio|url=https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Sport/atalanta-spazio-alle-statistiche-finalila-partita-piu-bella-qualla-con-la-lazi_1124102_11/|publisher=L’eco Di Bergamo|language=it|date=3 June 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of June, he was released by Roma following the expiration of his contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Genoa, idea Emanuelson. L'olandese opzione low cost per Gasperini|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/genoa-idea-emanuelson-l-olandese-opzione-low-cost-per-gasperini-703610|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=13 July 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
===Verona=== After leaving Roma, Emanuelson went to training at his former clubs, Ajax and AC Milan, in order to maintain his fitness in hopes of joining a new club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Milan, Emanuelson dopo Boateng: ma si allena da solo. E con lui arriva Raiola...|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/15-10-2015/milan-emanuelson-boateng-ma-si-allena-solo-non-sara-tesserato-130516666099.shtml|publisher=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|language=it|date=15 October 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax, si aggrega in gruppo lo svincolato Emanuelson|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/ajax-si-aggrega-in-gruppo-lo-svincolato-emanuelson-711941|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=3 August 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vasco da Gama, nel mirino l'ex Milan Emanuelson|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/sudamerica/vasco-da-gama-nel-mirino-l-ex-milan-emanuelson-724564|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=3 September 2015|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 3 January 2016, Emanuelson joined Hellas Verona on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellasverona.it/2015/12/29/visite_mediche_per_emanuelson|title=Visite mediche per Emanuelson|publisher=Hellas Verona F.C.|language=it|date=29 December 2015|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307211545/http://www.hellasverona.it/2015/12/29/visite_mediche_per_emanuelson|archive-date=7 March 2016|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellasverona.it/news.php?id=26343|title=Ufficiale: Emanuelson è gialloblù|publisher=Hellas Verona F.C.|language=it|date=3 January 2016|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126052758/http://www.hellasverona.it/news.php?id=26343|archive-date=26 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
Four days later after signing for the club on 6 January 2016, he made his Hellas Verona debut, coming on as a 62nd-minute substitute, in a 3–0 loss against Juventus.<ref>{{cite news|title=Juventus-Verona 3-0: ottava vittoria consecutiva, Dybala e Pogba in cattedra|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2016/01/06/news/juventus-verona_3-0_dybala_e_pogba_in_cattedra_ottava_sinfonia_per_i_bianconeri-130726466/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=6 January 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for the club, Emanuelson found his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Redivivi: da El Shaarawy ad Alvarez, quanti ritorni in Serie A|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/redivivi-da-el-shaarawy-ad-alvarez-quanti-ritorni-in-serie-a-788223|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=2 February 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=La caduta libera di Emanuelson. Perennemente non in condizione|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/la-caduta-libera-di-emanuelson-perennemente-non-in-condizione-795584|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=20 February 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Verona, Emanuelson: "Tutti crediamo alla salvezza, specie dopo il Bologna"|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/verona-emanuelson-tutti-crediamo-alla-salvezza-specie-dopo-il-bologna-817623|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=16 April 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then helped Verona earn their first win, coming twenty-three games into the season after winning 2–1 against Atalanta on 3 February 2016 at home.<ref>{{cite news|title=Verona-Atalanta 2-1: Pazzini firma la prima vittoria gialloblù|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/2016/02/03/news/verona-atalanta_2-1_pazzini_firma_la_prima_vittoria_gialloblu_-132671615/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=3 February 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then set up the club's equalising goal, having came on as a 79th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Fiorentina on 13 March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fiorentina-Verona 1-1: viola beffati nel finale, il pari non serve a nessuno|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/fiorentina/2016/03/13/news/fiorentina_verona_1-1-135393898/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=13 March 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, Verona was eventually relegated from Serie A.<ref>{{cite news|title=Verona-Milan 2-1: rossoneri ko al 95', Europa a rischio. Scaligeri in B|url=https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/serie-a/milan/2016/04/25/news/verona-milan_2-1_l_hellas_non_molla_la_a_siligardi_al_95_piega_il_diavolo-138454131/|publisher=La Repubblica|language=it|date=25 April 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2015–16 season, he went on to make eleven appearances for Verona in all competitions.
===Sheffield Wednesday=== After being released by Verona in the summer 2016, Emanuelson joined English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on 6 September on a free transfer.<ref name="Owls sign Urby Emanuelson">{{Cite news|title=Owls sign Urby Emanuelson|url=http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/owls-sign-urby-emanuelson-3292913.aspx|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Official Site|date=6 September 2016|access-date=6 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906131257/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/owls-sign-urby-emanuelson-3292913.aspx|archive-date=6 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
However, his start to his Sheffield Wednesday's career suffered a setback when he was plagued with injuries and fitness that affected the whole 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Owls wait on injured Daniel Pudil|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-owls-wait-injured-daniel-pudil-454255|work=The Star|date=15 September 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Why Owls are still waiting to unleash Urby Emanuelson|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-why-owls-are-still-waiting-unleash-urby-emanuelson-453619|work=The Star|date=8 November 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Why Carvalhal chose Hutchinson in midfield|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-why-carvalhal-chose-hutchinson-midfield-452306|work=The Star|date=20 November 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Mixed news on the injury front for Owls ahead of Barnsley showdown|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-mixed-news-injury-front-owls-ahead-barnsley-showdown-450979|work=The Star|date=12 December 2016|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday: Owls sweating over the fitness of Lucas Joao|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-wednesday-owls-sweating-over-fitness-lucas-joao-448685|work=The Star|date=25 January 2017|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In the last game of the season against Fulham, Emanuelson made his debut, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute, in a 2–1 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Fulham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760418|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2017|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> This turns out to be his only appearance for Sheffield Wednesday, as he was released by the club at the end of the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/may/owls-confirm-out-of-contract-players/|title=Owls confirm out of contract players|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|date=20 May 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811210031/https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2017/may/owls-confirm-out-of-contract-players/|archive-date=11 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===FC Utrecht=== Emanuelson returned to Holland in summer 2017, after signing a one-year contract with FC Utrecht.<ref>[http://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/fc-utrecht-strikt-urby-emanuelson~adecec3d/ FC Utrecht strikt Urby Emanuelson] – AD {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
Emanuelson made his FC Utrecht debut, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against Valletta in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Second Round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/07/doelpuntloze-remise-op-malta/|title=DOELPUNTLOZE REMISE OP MALTA|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=13 July 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203357/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/07/doelpuntloze-remise-op-malta/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In the return leg, he played four minutes after coming on as a substitute to help the club win 3–1 to go through to the next round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/07/fc-utrecht-verslaat-valletta-fc/|title=FC UTRECHT VERSLAAT VALLETTA FC|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=20 July 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203350/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/07/fc-utrecht-verslaat-valletta-fc/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Emanuelson then played four times in the UEFA Europa League Qualifying Stage, where FC Utrecht reached the play–off round, only to lose against Zenit Saint Petersburg following a 2–1 loss on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/07/alles-is-nog-open/|title=ALLES IS NOG OPEN|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=27 July 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203344/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/07/alles-is-nog-open/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-doorstaat-poolse-storm/|title=FC UTRECHT DOORSTAAT POOLSE STORM|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=3 August 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203335/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-doorstaat-poolse-storm/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-legt-fk-zenit-over-de-knie/|title=FC UTRECHT LEGT FK ZENIT OVER DE KNIE|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=16 August 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203329/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-legt-fk-zenit-over-de-knie/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-uitgeschakeld/|title=FC UTRECHT UITGESCHAKELD|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=24 August 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013204435/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-uitgeschakeld/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Emanuelson made his league debut for the club and set up the second goal of the game, in a 3–0 win against ADO Den Haag in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-slaat-eerste-slag/|title=FC UTRECHT SLAAT EERSTE SLAG|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=11 August 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203330/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/08/fc-utrecht-slaat-eerste-slag/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Since making his debut for FC Utrecht, he quickly became a first team regular, playing in different midfield positions and left–back position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/09/overtuigende-overwinning/|title=OVERTUIGENDE OVERWINNING|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=10 September 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210238/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/09/overtuigende-overwinning/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van de Streek gepasseerd bij Utrecht: "Het is ook terecht"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/322990/van-de-streek-gepasseerd-bij-utrecht-het-is-ook-terecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 October 2017|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/11/fc-utrecht-verslaat-ajax-in-amsterdam/|title=FC UTRECHT VERSLAAT AJAX IN AMSTERDAM|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=5 November 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210319/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/11/fc-utrecht-verslaat-ajax-in-amsterdam/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/12/victorie-in-venlo/|title=VICTORIE IN VENLO|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=13 December 2017|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210344/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2017/12/victorie-in-venlo/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/01/topweek-begint-met-remise/|title=TOPWEEK BEGINT MET REMISE|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=19 January 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210408/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/01/topweek-begint-met-remise/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> By the second half of the season, Emanuelson soon lost his first team place following the new arrival of Manager Jean-Paul de Jong.<ref>{{cite news|title=Feyenoord met Vente, Larsson en Amrabat tegen Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/327672/feyenoord-met-vente-larsson-en-amrabat-tegen-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 January 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: "Ik zie toekomst bij Utrecht, maar er is geen haast"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/328412/emanuelson-ik-zie-toekomst-bij-utrecht-maar-er-is-geen-haast/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=8 February 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Jong krijgt alle steun bij Utrecht: "Groep staat echter hem"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/327637/de-jong-krijgt-alle-steun-bij-utrecht-groep-staat-echter-hem/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 January 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> It was announced on 20 March 2018 that he signed a contract extension with the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/aflopende-contracten-emanuelson-joosten-en-marsman-verlengd/4|title=AFLOPENDE CONTRACTEN EMANUELSON, JOOSTEN EN MARSMAN VERLENGD|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=20 March 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613234155/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/aflopende-contracten-emanuelson-joosten-en-marsman-verlengd/|archive-date=13 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In a match against Willem II on 31 March 2018, he set up two goals for the side, in a 3–2 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Willem II knokt zich in gek en nat duel langs FC Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/330851/willem-ii-knokt-zich-in-knotsgek-en-kletsnat-duel-langs-fc-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 March 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In the Play–Off Round, Emanuelson played three times as the club were unsuccessful of earning a spot in the UEFA Europa League following a 5–3 aggregate defeat to Vitesse.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/05/kleine-nederlaag-in-knotsgekke-partij/|title=KLEINE NEDERLAAG IN KNOTSGEKKE PARTIJ|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=9 May 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013211923/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/05/kleine-nederlaag-in-knotsgekke-partij/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/05/fc-utrecht-in-finale-play-offs/|title=FC UTRECHT IN FINALE PLAY-OFFS|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=12 May 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013211918/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/05/fc-utrecht-in-finale-play-offs/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/05/fc-utrecht-strijdend-ten-onder/|title=FC UTRECHT STRIJDEND TEN ONDER|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=19 May 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013211913/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/05/fc-utrecht-strijdend-ten-onder/|archive-date=13 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2017–18 season, he went on to make thirty–eight appearances in all competitions.
At the start of the 2018–19 season, Emanuelson signed a contract extension with Utrecht, keeping him until 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/08/ervaren-urby-emanuelson-langer-bij-fc-utrecht/|title=ERVAREN URBY EMANUELSON LANGER BIJ FC UTRECHT|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=22 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014145717/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/08/ervaren-urby-emanuelson-langer-bij-fc-utrecht/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He started out well, appearing in the first five league matches of the season and even scored his first goal for FC Utrecht, in a 1–1 draw against Fortuna Sittard on 1 September 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oerdegelijk PSV start seizoen met royale thuiszege op Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/336810/oerdegelijk-psv-start-seizoen-met-royale-thuiszege-op-fc-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Matige pot levert Fortuna en FC Utrecht punt op|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/337836/matige-pot-levert-fortuna-en-fc-utrecht-punt-op/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 September 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/08/utrechts-tiental-hengelt-drie-punten-binnen/|title=UTRECHTS TIENTAL HENGELT DRIE PUNTEN BINNEN|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=19 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014150911/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/08/utrechts-tiental-hengelt-drie-punten-binnen/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, in a follow–up match against FC Emmen on 16 September 2018, Emanuelson was sent–off for a professional foul, just before half time, as the club lost 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/09/utrechts-tiental-met-lege-handen/|title=UTRECHTS TIENTAL MET LEGE HANDEN|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=16 September 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014151911/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/09/utrechts-tiental-met-lege-handen/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After serving a one math suspension, he returned to the starting line–up against FC Groningen on 30 September 2018, as FC Utrecht drew 1–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson drie duels duels geschorst, één voorwaardelijk|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/338615/emanuelson-drie-duels-geschorst-waarvan-een-voorwaardelijk/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=17 September 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Groningen knokt zich naar punt tegen tiental FC Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/339286/fc-groningen-knokt-zich-naar-punt-tegen-tiental-fc-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 September 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Since returning from suspension, Emanuelson continued to remain involved in the first team for the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson blij met vaste positie als linksbuiten bij Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/340346/emanuelson-blij-met-vaste-positie-als-linksbuiten-bij-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=22 October 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Urby Emanuelson in Een Berg Sport: "Speech van Advocaat was uniek"|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/sport/1820982/urby-emanuelson-in-een-berg-sport-speech-van-advocaat-was-uniek.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=21 September 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Advocaat weet: je wint niet 'even' van Feyenoord en Ajax|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/1858081/advocaat-weet-je-wint-niet-even-van-feyenoord-en-ajax.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=19 December 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Urby Emanuelson op zoek naar flair: "De angst moet er een beetje uit"|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/1878420/urby-emanuelson-op-zoek-naar-flair-de-angst-moet-er-een-beetje-uit.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=2 February 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He then scored his second goal for FC Utrecht, in a 2–1 win against AZ Alkmaar on 20 October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/10/eigen-doelpunt-beslist-wedstrijd-tegen-az/|title=EIGEN DOELPUNT BESLIST WEDSTRIJD TEGEN AZ|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=20 October 2018|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014153103/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018/10/eigen-doelpunt-beslist-wedstrijd-tegen-az/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On 9 December 2018 Emanuelson scored his third goal for the club, in a 3–1 win against Heracles Almelo.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht voor rust al klaar met Heracles Almelo|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/342813/fc-utrecht-voor-rust-al-klaar-met-tegenvallend-heracles-almelo/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 December 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> After the match, his performance was praised by Manager Dick Advocaat.<ref>{{cite news|title=Advocaat heel blij met 'af en toe een beetje luie' Emanuelson|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/342816/advocaat-heel-blij-met-af-en-toe-een-beetje-luie-emanuelson/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 December 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He captained FC Utrecht for the first time against AZ Alkmaar on 19 January 2019, as the club lost 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Urby Emanuelson: "Ik ben een leider op mijn eigen manier"|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/sport/1813099/urby-emanuelson-ik-ben-een-leider-op-mijn-eigen-manier.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=17 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/01/fc-utrecht-herstart-competitie-met-nederlaag/|title=FC UTRECHT HERSTART COMPETITIE MET NEDERLAAG|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=19 January 2019|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014155853/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/01/fc-utrecht-herstart-competitie-met-nederlaag/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later on 3 February 2019 against PEC Zwolle, Emanuelson set up FC Utrecht's second goal of the game before being sent–off in the 71st minute for a professional foul, in a 4–3 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Utrecht laat onderuit in Zwolle na bizarre slotfase|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/345462/fc-utrecht-pijnlijk-onderuit-in-zwolle-na-negatieve-hoofdrol-var/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 February 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> After being sidelined throughout February, he then scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 3–2 win against Feyenoord on 31 March 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bazoer voor drie duels geschorst, Emanuelson krijgt er twee|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/345518/bazoer-krijgt-drie-duels-schorsing-emamuelson-eentje-minder/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 February 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Othmane Boussaid in Een Berg Sport "Ik had Dries Mertens niet nodig om me te overtuigen"|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/sport/1884625/othmane-boussaid-in-een-berg-sport-ik-had-dries-mertens-niet-nodig-om-me-te-overtuigen.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=22 February 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/maart/fc-utrecht-in-extase/|title=FC UTRECHT IN EXTASE|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=31 March 2019|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014155803/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/maart/fc-utrecht-in-extase/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite being further sidelined towards the end of the 2018–19 season, Emanuelson played once in the play-offs for the UEFA Europa League spot, as the club went on qualify for European football following a 3–1 win against Vitesse on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Advocaat wil niet meegaan in 'vechtvoetbal' van NAC|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/1895250/advocaat-wil-niet-meegaan-in-vechtvoetbal-van-nac.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=15 March 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rico Strieder: "Als we goed zijn én geluk hebben, kunnen we een resultaat boeken"|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/sport/1924130/rico-strieder-als-we-goed-zijn-en-geluk-hebben-kunnen-we-een-resultaat-boeken.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=10 May 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vitesse frommelt zich naar belangrijke remise tegen FC Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/350888/vitesse-frommelt-zich-naar-belangrijke-remise-tegen-fc-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 May 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2018–19 season, he went on to make twenty–seven appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.
At the start of the 2019–20 season, Emanuelson played in both legs of the UEFA Europa League Second Round match against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, as FC Utrecht lost 3–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/juli/remise-aan-heet-herculesplein/|title=REMISE AAN HEET HERCULESPLEIN|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=25 July 2019|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014162314/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/juli/remise-aan-heet-herculesplein/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht gaat af en ligt alweer uit Europa League|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/353914/fc-utrecht-gaat-af-tegen-zrinjski-en-ligt-alweer-uit-europa-league/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 August 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, he found his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gedreven Klaiber na karakterzege: "Ik ben bezig me weer te herpakken"|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/1963894/gedreven-klaiber-na-karakterzege-ik-ben-bezig-me-weer-te-herpakken.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=29 September 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht krijgt volgende tik te verwerken op bezoek bij Twente|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/355380/fc-utrecht-krijgt-volgende-tik-te-verwerken-op-bezoek-bij-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 September 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van der Maarel terug in basis: 'Hoor dat ik minder gefrustreerd ben'|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/sport/1996397/van-der-maarel-terug-in-basis-hoor-dat-ik-minder-gefrustreerd-ben.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=13 December 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht mist alleen Dalmau en Abass op bezoek bij Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/358735/fc-utrecht-mist-alleen-dalmau-en-abass-op-bezoek-bij-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 November 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht met twee debutanten, PEC met vijf verdedigers|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/362213/pec-zwolle-en-fc-utrecht-delen-in-doelpuntenfestijn-de-punten/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=17 January 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In a 3–0 win against PSV Eindhoven on 19 October 2019, Emanuelson set up FC Utrecht's third goal of the game, having came on as a 75th-minute substitute.<ref>{{cite news|title='Rood' PSV verliest het hoofd en gedeelde koppositie met Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/357756/rood-psv-verliest-het-hoofd-en-de-koppositie-in-utrecht/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 October 2019|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He later contributed three more assists for the club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/december/super-sunday-weer-winst-voor-fc-utrecht/|title=SUPER SUNDAY: WEER WINST VOOR FC UTRECHT|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=15 December 2019|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215210051/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2019/december/super-sunday-weer-winst-voor-fc-utrecht/|archive-date=15 December 2019|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2020/januari/fc-utrecht-herstart-competitie-met-gelijkspel/|title=FC UTRECHT HERSTART COMPETITIE MET GELIJKSPEL|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=17 January 2020|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014165533/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2020/januari/fc-utrecht-herstart-competitie-met-gelijkspel/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht moeiteloos langs ADO Den Haag|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/2018496/fc-utrecht-moeiteloos-langs-ado-den-haag.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=24 January 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> With his first team opportunities limited, Emanuelson was linked a move to Major League Soccer side Atlanta United to link up with his former Manager, Frank de Boer, but the move was broken down.<ref>{{cite news|title=Atlanta United van Frank de Boer greep mis bij Emanuelson|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/363381/atlanta-united-van-frank-de-boer-greep-mis-bij-emanuelson/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 February 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson rekent niet meer op transfer naar Atlanta United|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/363748/emanuelson-rekent-niet-meer-op-transfer-naar-atlanta-united/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 February 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Following this, he soon received playing time, playing in the centre–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dit staat er nog te gebeuren op de transfermarkt in Nederland|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/362702/dit-staat-er-nog-te-gebeuren-op-de-transfermarkt-in-nederland/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 January 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Utrecht met Emanuelson als centrale verdediger tegen Go Ahead|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/363597/utrecht-met-emanuelson-als-centrale-verdediger-tegen-go-ahead/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 February 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Invaller Gladon bezorgt Willem II punt tegen Utrecht|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/363740/invaller-gladon-bezorgt-willem-ii-een-punt-tegen-willem-ii/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 February 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, the 2019–20 Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup, which FC Utrecht reached the KNVB Cup Final, were halted in the Netherlands on 12 March due to the pandemic, which the season was eventually cancelled.<ref>{{cite news|title=Klaiber en Emanuelson zien kansen tegen aangeslagen Ajax|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/364486/klaiber-en-emanuelson-zien-kansen-tegen-aangeslagen-ajax/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 March 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=TOT EN MET 31 MAART GEEN VOETBAL IN NEDERLAND|url=https://www.knvb.nl/nieuws/amateurvoetbal/uitgelicht/59620/tot-en-met-31-maart-geen-voetbal-nederland|publisher=KNVB|language=nl|date=12 March 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=STATUS BETAALDVOETBALCOMPETITIES NAAR AANLEIDING VAN UPDATE MAATREGELEN OVERHEID|url=https://www.knvb.nl/nieuws/betaald-voetbal/eredivisie/59877/status-betaaldvoetbalcompetities-naar-aanleiding-van-update|publisher=KNVB|language=nl|date=21 April 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=KNVB beslist: Ajax nummer één, geen promotie/degradatie|url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2331612-knvb-beslist-ajax-nummer-een-geen-promotie-degradatie.html|publisher=NOS|language=nl|date=24 April 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2019–20 season, Emanuelson made eighteen appearances in all competitions.
Following this, the club began negotiation with a new contract to keep Emanuelson.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht wil Bahebeck en Emanuelson in Domstad houden|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/368005/fc-utrecht-wil-bahebeck-en-emanuelson-in-domstad-houden/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 March 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht bindt Joosten, Arweiler en Van Rooijen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/365643/fc-utrecht-bindt-talentvolle-joosten-arweiler-en-van-rooijen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 March 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By July, his contract with FC Utrecht expired, making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Utrecht en Emanuelson nog altijd in gesprek met elkaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/369555/fc-utrecht-en-emanuelson-nog-altijd-in-gesprek-met-elkaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=8 July 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> By September, he re–joined the club on a semi–pro contract.<ref>{{cite news|title='Amateur' Emanuelson in dubio bij FC Utrecht: 'Situatie gecompliceerd'|url=https://www.ad.nl/regiosport-utrecht/amateur-emanuelson-in-dubio-bij-fc-utrecht-situatie-gecompliceerd~a8d9d82a/|publisher=AD.nl|language=nl|date=29 September 2020|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson made his first appearance of the 2020–21 season, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win against RKC Waalwijk on 27 September 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2020/september/drie-goals-drie-punten/|title=DRIE GOALS, DRIE PUNTEN|publisher=FC Utrecht|language=nl|date=27 September 2020|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014183547/https://www.fcutrecht.nl/nieuws/2020/september/drie-goals-drie-punten/|archive-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
==International career== [[File:Emanuelson Oranje.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Emanuelson in action for the Netherlands]]
===Youth career=== Emanuelson represented Netherlands up to the U21 levels.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax hofleverancier Oranje onder 17|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/3997/Ajax-hofleverancier-Oranje-onder-17|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=10 March 2003|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Weer gelijkspel Oranje U17; Ajax scouts bekijken Roemenen|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/4059/Weer-gelijkspel-Oranje-U17%3B-Ajax-scouts-bekijken-Roemenen|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=20 March 2003|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=4 talenten geselecteerd voor Oranje U20|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/7964/4-talenten-geselecteerd-voor-Oranje-U20|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 February 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
Emanuelson was a member of the Dutch squad playing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005, held in Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/18733051/Oranje_onder_20_jaar_loot_exotische_tegenstanders.html|title=Nederland loot exotische tegenstanders|publisher=De Telegraaf|date=6 March 2005|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051105234807/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/18733051/Oranje_onder_20_jaar_loot_exotische_tegenstanders.html|archive-date=5 November 2005|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Davids vanavond in Olympisch Stadion|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/8843/Davids-vanavond-in-Olympisch-Stadion|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=23 May 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ajax hofleverancier Oranje onder 20 op WK|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/8856/Ajax-hofleverancier-Oranje-onder-20-op-WK|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 May 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> The Dutch were eliminated in the quarter-final against Nigeria.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lichte blessure voor Ryan Babel, Babangida gaat ervan uit dat Nigeria wint|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9011/Lichte-blessure-voor-Ryan-Babel-Babangida-gaat-ervan-uit-dat-Nigeria-wint|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=24 June 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
In August 2005, Emanuelson was called up to the Netherlands U21 squad for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson en De Ridder in Jong Oranje|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9269/Emanuelson-en-De-Ridder-in-Jong-Oranje|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=12 August 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He made his the national side's U21 debut on 17 August 2005 against Belgium U21, as they won 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC'ers debuteren voor Jong Oranje|url=https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/sport/91334/fcers-debuteren-voor-jong-oranje.html|publisher=RTV Utrecht|language=nl|date=17 August 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 17 May 2006 Emanuelson scored his first Netherlands U21 goal, in a 2–2 draw against Germany U21.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson scoort voor Jong Oranje bij gelijkspel tegen Duitsland|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/11418/Emanuelson-scoort-voor-Jong-Oranje-bij-gelijkspel-tegen-Duitsland|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=17 May 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> After being dropped from the senior team squad for the FIFA World Cup, he was called up to the U21 squad once again for the 2006's UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Portugal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lodewijks en Huntelaar in voorlopige WK-selectie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/16280/lodewijks-en-huntelaar-in-voorlopige-wk-selectie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 April 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson rekent niet meer op het WK|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/11317/Emanuelson-rekent-niet-meer-op-het-WK|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=5 May 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Huntelaar en Castelen naar Jong Oranje|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/26834/huntelaar-en-castelen-naar-jong-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 May 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson went on to be a member of the Dutch squad that won the tournament and was named in the UEFA Team of the Tournament as a left back.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson ziet kansen tegen Denemarken|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/31331/emanuelson-ziet-kansen-tegen-denemarken/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=26 May 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Huntelaar schiet Jong Oranje naar eindzege, wordt topscorer toernooi|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/11528/Huntelaar-schiet-Jong-Oranje-naar-eindzege-wordt-topscorer-toernooi|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 June 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vier spelers Jong Oranje in 'Elftal van het Toernooi -21'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/32478/vier-spelers-jong-oranje-in-elftal-van-het-toernooi-21/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=5 June 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Two years later, he was called up to the U21 squad for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Janmaat en Bakx melden zich af voor Jong Oranje|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/103134/janmaat-en-bakx-melden-zich-af-voor-jong-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emmanuel appeared two times, coming against Norway U21 and Switzerland U21.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jong Oranje na remise nog niet zeker van play-offs|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/103414/jong-oranje-na-remise-nog-niet-zeker-van-play-offs/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=5 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jong Oranje kan Europese titel niet verdedigen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/103567/jong-oranje-kan-europese-titel-niet-verdedigen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 September 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He went on to make eight appearances and scoring once for the U21 side.
Two years later, Emanuelson was selected by Foppe de Haan to be in the squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.<ref>{{cite news|title=De Haan wil Emanuelson meenemen naar Peking|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95789/de-haan-wil-emanuelson-meenemen-naar-peking/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=21 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Haan neemt Babel toch mee naar Peking|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/100421/de-haan-neemt-babel-toch-mee-naar-peking/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 July 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He played four times at the major tournament in the 2008 Summer Olympics where the team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by eventual winners Argentina.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje gelijk tegen Nigeria, rode kaart Sno|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/101651/oranje-gelijk-tegen-nigeria-rode-kaart-sno/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sibon schiet Oranje in blessuretijd naast VS|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/101816/sibon-schiet-oranje-in-blessuretijd-naast-vs/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=10 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Oranje met aanvallende formatie tegen Japan|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/101962/oranje-met-aanvallende-formatie-tegen-japan/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nederland eervol ten onder tegen Argentinië|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/102144/nederland-eervol-ten-onder-tegen-argentinie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 August 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In March 2009, Emanuelson was called up to be in the Netherlands B squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Maduro, Kruiswijk en Vermeer bij Nederland B|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/115801/maduro-kruiswijk-en-vermeer-bij-nederland-b/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 March 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He went on to make two appearances for the B team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nederland B wint ruim van Duitsland|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18781/Nederland-B-wint-ruim-van-Duitsland|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=27 March 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson ziet weinig in Nederland B|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/18792/Emanuelson-ziet-weinig-in-Nederland-B|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=1 April 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
===Senior career=== In September 2005, Manager Marco van Basten called up to the Netherlands team for the first time as part of the preliminary selection but did not make the cut.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson in voorlopige selectie Oranje|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9530/Emanuelson-in-voorlopige-selectie-Oranje|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=30 September 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson in Jong Oranje|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9631/Emanuelson-in-Jong-Oranje|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=30 September 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> After being called up to the senior national team two more times, he was called up once more in August 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stekelenburg in voorlopige Oranje-selectie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/4868/stekelenburg-in-voorlopige-oranje-selectie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=25 October 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson maakt debuut in Oranje-selectie|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/9879/Emanuelson-maakt-debuut-in-Oranje-selectie|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 November 2005|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Zeven Ajacieden in voorlopige selectie Oranje|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/11771/Zeven-Ajacieden-in-voorlopige-selectie-Oranje|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=2 August 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 16 August 2006, Emanuelson made his debut for the Netherlands senior team in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland, as they won 4–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Huntelaar scoort 2x bij debuut Oranje|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/11876/Huntelaar-scoort-2x-bij-debuut-Oranje|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=16 August 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He made three more appearances for the national side by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Flets Oranje nipt langs Luxemburg|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/42592/flets-oranje-nipt-langs-luxemburg/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 September 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/match/83669--bulgaria-vs-netherlands/|publisher=UEFA|access-date=14 October 2020|title=Points shared in Sofia|date=7 October 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423184855/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2008/matches/round=2241/match=83669/index.html|archive-date=23 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}<br>{{cite news|title=Gelijkspel voor Nederlands elftal|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/12486/Gelijkspel-voor-Nederlands-elftal|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=15 November 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
The following year, Emanuelson helped Netherlands’ defence kept two consecutive clean sheets between 24 March 2007 and 28 March 2007 against Romania and Slovenia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fantasieloos Oranje stelt teleur tegen Roemenië|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/62463/fantasieloos-oranje-stelt-teleur-tegen-roemenie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 March 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Bronckhorst voorkomt gezichtsverlies Oranje|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/62828/van-bronckhorst-voorkomt-gezichtsverlies-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 March 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> In a match against Albania on 12 September 2007, he set up a goal for Ruud van Nistelrooy to score the only goal of the game, winning 1–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Matig Oranje wint met nodige geluk van Albanië|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/matig-oranje-wint-met-nodige-geluk-van-albanie~bce108f0/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=12 September 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Emanuelson then played the last 13 minutes of the game against Luxembourg on 17 November 2007, as the national side won 1–0 to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje plaatst zich voor EK voetbal|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/oranje-plaatst-zich-voor-ek-voetbal~b10f8860/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=17 November 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> Despite playing for the Netherlands occasionally during the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2008, he was not selected in the final squad that would participate in the tournament itself.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kuyt opgenomen in voorlopige EK-selectie|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/94731/kuyt-opgenomen-in-voorlopige-ek-selectie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=6 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson en Maduro vallen af, Boulahrouz krijgt kans|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95396/emanuelson-en-maduro-vallen-af-boulahrouz-krijgt-kans/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 May 2008|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
Although Emanuelson hasn't been called up to the national team for two years, he hope his performance would earn him a spot in the World Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson hoopt op terugkeer in Oranje|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/115090/emanuelson-hoopt-op-terugkeer-in-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 March 2009|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=EMANUELSON DROOMT NOG VAN WK|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/4470/emanuelson-droomt-nog-van-wk|publisher=On Soranje|language=nl|date=23 April 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, he never made the cut.<ref>{{cite news|title=Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/27/holland-world-cup-23-man-squad|work=The Guardian|date=27 May 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> On 28 July 2010 Emanuelson was called up to the Netherlands squad for the first time in two years.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje met één WK-ganger naar Oekraïne|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/152459/oranje-met-een-wk-ganger-naar-oekraine/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Plek in Oranje-selectie zegt Emanuelson weinig|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/152486/plek-in-oranje-selectie-zegt-emanuelson-weinig/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 July 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He made his first appearances in two years, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Ukraine on 11 August 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=GELIJKSPEL IN DEBUTANTENBAL|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/10694/gelijkspel-debutantenbal|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=11 August 2010|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> His next appearances for the national side came on 29 March 2011 against Hungary, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute, in a 3–2 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=JELLE TEN ROUWELAAR IN ORANJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/21574/jelle-ten-rouwelaar-oranje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=18 March 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=ORANJE SCHRIKT, MAAR WINT TOCH|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/22122/oranje-schrikt-maar-wint-toch|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=29 March 2011|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
On 24 February 2012 Emanuelson was called to the Netherlands squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=JOHN EN NARSINGH IN ORANJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/34206/john-en-narsingh-oranje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=24 February 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> His next appearance came five days later against England, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute, in a 3–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=ORANJE OP VALREEP NAAR ZEGE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/34570/oranje-op-valreep-naar-zege|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=29 February 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He later made two more appearances by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=ORANJE KLOPT ANDORRA: 3-0|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/43394/oranje-klopt-andorra-3-0|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=12 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=DOELPUNTLOOS GELIJKSPEL ORANJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/44630/doelpuntloos-gelijkspel-oranje|publisher=Ons Oranje|language=nl|date=14 November 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Club=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{cite web |title=Urby Emanuelson » Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe1172/urby-emanuelson/club-matches/ |website=worldfootball.net |date=24 August 2013 |access-date=2 November 2019}}</ref><ref name="Voetbal International">{{cite web |url=http://www.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler/Urby-Emanuelson.htm |title=Urby Emanuelson |work=Voetbal International | language = nl | access-date = 4 July 2013}}</ref> |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals |- |rowspan="8"|Ajax |2004–05 |rowspan="7"|Eredivisie |3||0||1||0||1||0||0||0||5||0 |- |2005–06 |26||1||2||1||8||0||5||0||41||2 |- |2006–07 |31||3||4||0||6||0||5||0||46||3 |- |2007–08 |31||3||2||0||4||0||4||0||41||3 |- |2008–09 |32||4||1||0||9||0||colspan="2"|–||42||4 |- |2009–10 |31||5||7||2||10||1||colspan="2"|–||48||8 |- |2010–11 |18||1||3||1||10||0||1||0||32||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !172||17||20||4||48||1||15||0||255||22 |- |rowspan="5"|AC Milan |2010–11 |rowspan="4"|Serie A |9||0||2||1||0||0||colspan="2"|–||11||1 |- |2011–12 |30||2||4||0||7||0||1||0||42||2 |- |2012–13 |12||1||2||0||6||1||colspan="2"|–||20||2 |- |2013–14 |24||0||1||0||8||0||colspan="2"|–||33||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !75||3||9||1||21||1||1||0||106||5 |- |Fulham (loan) |2012–13 |Premier League |13||1||0||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||13||1 |- |Roma |2014–15 |Serie A |2||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||2||0 |- |Atalanta (loan) |2014–15 |Serie A |9||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||9||0 |- |Hellas Verona |2015–16 |Serie A |11||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||11||0 |- |Sheffield Wednesday |2016–17 |Championship |1||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0 |- |rowspan="5"|Utrecht |2017–18 |rowspan="4"|Eredivisie |28||0||2||0||6||0||3||0||39||0 |- |2018–19 |24||4||2||0||0||0||1||0||27||4 |- |2019–20 |13||0||3||0||2||0||colspan="2"|–||18||0 |- |2020–21 |13||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||13||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !78||4||7||0||8||0||4||0||97||4 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !361||25||36||5||77||2||20||0||494||32 |}
===International=== {{updated|2 November 2019}}<ref>{{NFT player|12386|name=Emanuelson, Urby|accessdate=23 February 2012}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |colspan="3"|Netherlands |- !Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |2006||4||0 |- |2007||6||0 |- |2008||1||0 |- |2009||0||0 |- |2010||2||0 |- |2011||1||0 |- |2012||3||0 |- !Total||17||0 |}
==Personal life== Emanuelson comes from a football-playing family.<ref name="Emanuelson Gelderlander"/> His father Errol Emanuelson was a professional footballer who played for S.V. Robinhood in Suriname and Sint-Niklaas in Belgium before settling in Amsterdam. His older brother Julian Emanuelson, also a product of the Ajax Youth Academy, played professionally for HFC Haarlem, and for Lustenau in Austria. His sister Sharifa Emanuelson, a former basketball player, and his cousin Roché Emanuelson has played for various clubs in the SVB Hoofdklasse and for the Suriname national team.<ref name="Emanuelson Gelderlander">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gelderlander.nl/sport/regiosport/sport-de-vallei/de-hele-familie-is-trots-op-urby-1.2274690 |title=De hele familie is trots op Urby |work=De Gelderlander|access-date=15 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222113752/http://www.gelderlander.nl/sport/regiosport/sport-de-vallei/de-hele-familie-is-trots-op-urby-1.2274690|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> His maternal cousin is Hertha BSC midfielder Jean-Paul Boëtius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/feyenoord/21003850/__Emanuelson_geniet_van_Boetius__.html|title=Emanuelson geniet van Boëtius|publisher=Telegraaf Sport|language=nl|date=28 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203013041/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/feyenoord/21003850/__Emanuelson_geniet_van_Boetius__.html|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=EMANUELSON GENIET VAN NEEFJE|url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/nederlands-elftal/44082/emanuelson-geniet-van-neefje|publisher=On Soranje|language=nl|date=30 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> He is the second cousin of Dutch international athlete Shaquille Emanuelson.<ref>{{cite web|date=4 August 2025|url= https://www.ad.nl/regiosport-den-haag/succesvol-nk-atletiek-voor-haag-en-ilion-9-medailles-waarvan-een-gouden-voor-hordenloper~a5d38292/ |title=Successful National Athletics Championships for The Hague and Ilion: 9 medals, one of which was gold for the hurdler|accessdate=7 March 2026|website=ad.nl}}</ref> Emanuelson said he grew up idolising Clarence Seedorf and played together with him against England on 15 November 2006, describing it as "great to play with."<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson: "Seedorf blijft bijzondere speler"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/49919/emanuelson-seedorf-blijft-bijzondere-speler/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 November 2006|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref>
Emanuelson was in a long–term relationship with his girlfriend, Vanity, and together, they have two children.<ref name="Emanuelson Gelderlander"/><ref name="Emanuelson Relationship">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/10737889/__Vriendin_Urby_Emanuelson_ontroostbaar__.html|title=Vriendin Urby Emanuelson ontroostbaar|publisher=Telegraaf Sport|language=nl|date=17 October 2011|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111220064558/http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/10737889/__Vriendin_Urby_Emanuelson_ontroostbaar__.html|archive-date=20 December 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson direct naar het ziekenhuis voor bevalling|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/13763/Emanuelson-direct-naar-het-ziekenhuis-voor-bevalling|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=6 May 2007|access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> However, the couple ended their relationship in 2011.<ref name="Emanuelson Relationship"/>
==Honours== '''Ajax'''<ref name = "honours">{{cite web |url=https://nl.soccerway.com/players/urby-emanuelson/2177/|title=Urby Emanuelson - Career Honours |publisher=Soccerway}}</ref> * Eredivisie: 2010-11 * KNVB Cup: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2009–10 * Johan Cruyff Shield: 2005, 2006, 2007 '''AC Milan'''<ref name = "honours"/> * Serie A: 2010–11 * Supercoppa Italiana: 2011
'''Netherlands U21'''<ref name = "honours"/> * UEFA U-21 Championship: 2006
'''Individual''' * AFC Ajax Talent of the Year: 2006 (joint)<ref name="Emanuelson Talent of the Year 2006">[http://www.ajax.nl/web/show/id=154417/contentid=61412 Talent of the year 2006] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119170124/http://www.ajax.nl/web/show/id=154417/contentid=61412 |date=19 January 2012 }}, ajax.nl</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category}} *{{Soccerbase}} * {{WorldFootball.net|urby-emanuelson}} * {{Official website|http://www.urby28.com/en/}} * {{FIFA player|216718}}
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