Antonio Emery

Antonio Emery Arocena was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Born in Hondarribia, Emery began his career at Real Unión, initially as a winger, but a few years later, due to an injury to their starting goalkeeper, Unión changed his position to goalkeeper. He played a crucial role in helping the club win two Copa del Rey titles in 1924 and 1927, keeping a clean-sheet against Real Madrid in the former final and repeating the feat against Arenas Club de Getxo in the latter final.

Personal life

His son Juan and brother Román, and grandson Unai, were also footballers. In addition, his two older brothers, defender Francisco Emery and midfielder Román Emery Arocena, preceded him as Real Unión footballers.