Career
João Emir primarily plays as an central midfielder, but he also plays as a attacking midfielder. South China
On 29 December 2011, South China announced that João Emir, alongside Dhiego Martins and Yeo Jee-Hoon, had joined the club On 23 March 2012, chairman Steven Lo confirmed that João Emir was ruled out for the season due to torn ligament.
On 10 July 2012, chairman Steven Lo confirmed the departure of João Emirc due to contract problem with his previous club
Return to South China
On 31 May 2013, João Emir rejoined Hong Kong First Division League side South China.
