Emrah Klimenta, whose surname is derived from the Albanian highland tribe Kelmendi was born in Rozaje, Montenegro during a time of turmoil in the Balkan region as the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia was breaking apart.
13 Facts About Emrah Klimenta
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Emrah Klimenta began his youth career in the United States, playing as a midfielder and forward.
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Emrah Klimenta played for the Olympic Development Program for Cal North.
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Emrah Klimenta spent time in Europe playing for MSK Zilina and FC Ingolstadt 04, before returning to California as a midfielder for NPSL club Bay Area Ambassadors.
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Emrah Klimenta joined United Soccer League club Sacramento Republic FC in March 2014, after being selected during an open tryout.
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Emrah Klimenta played as a defender and has started most of the league games in the 2014,2015 and 2016 season.
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In January 2018 it was announced that Emrah Klimenta had signed for LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, ending his tenure in Sacramento as the team's all-time leader in minutes, starts, and appearances.
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Emrah Klimenta was released by the club on June 14,2018.
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Emrah Klimenta returned to Sacramento Republic FC for the remainder of the 2018 season.
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On 4 April 2019, Emrah Klimenta joined USL side Reno 1868.
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On 5 June 2021, Emrah Klimenta joined USL Championship club Oakland Roots SC.
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Emrah Klimenta moved to the USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on 13 February 2024.
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In May 2016, Klimenta was called up for to the Montenegro national team for the first time for a training camp and friendly against Turkey on 29 May On this day, Emrah made his senior debut.