Emil Audero just won’t stop dazzling Serie A fans. In Italy, his name is the hottest gossip right now. Some even dare to say he’s better than Fiorentina’s David De Gea. His reflexes? Lightning-fast. His mentality? Harder than reinforced steel. And every time he throws himself to make a save, we Indonesians suddenly find ourselves feeling proud—at least of something—when usually there’s nothing much to brag about.
Here’s the twist, though. Emil doesn’t play for a football powerhouse. He’s guarding the net for Cremonese, a freshly promoted side that, let’s be honest, usually ends up as the main course for Serie A’s big guns. But that’s exactly what makes it fun, right? That’s exactly why Cremonese needs Emil so badly.
But hold on—rumors say Emil Audero is a bit of a troublemaker. Is that true? And more importantly, will the boy from Mataram keep his spot as Davide Nicola’s number one goalkeeper, even though he’s only there on loan?
The clash against Hellas Verona had answers. Not only did that third giornata prove Emil’s quality, but it also boosted his name to new heights. Cremonese didn’t grab a win at Marcantonio Bentegodi, but Emil was sensational. For ninety-plus minutes, he locked the door. Nine Verona shots fired, zero goals conceded. With that, Emil celebrated his first-ever clean sheet in Serie A—probably the sweetest dream he’s had so far.
Stats back it up, too. According to FotMob, Emil dived around like a man possessed, racking up nine saves. The site crowned him Man of the Match with a glowing 8.8 rating. Sadly, the official award went to Verona striker Giovane Nascimento. But come on—FotMob, Sofascore, and every Indonesian watching knew who the real hero was. Emil’s father probably had the widest grin of them all.
That clean sheet made Nicola fall even deeper in love with him. It’s hard to imagine anyone else between the posts after that Verona game. And remember, Emil didn’t even arrive as a guaranteed starter. Cremonese only grabbed him on loan. Originally, they wanted Pierluigi Gollini, but the ex-Tottenham keeper decided to stay at Roma. So they turned to Emil.
On paper, risky move. Last season, he’d been sent to Palermo in Serie B. But Cremonese still believed his Serie A experience—Juventus, Inter, you name it—made him the right man.
Plus, a loan deal made sense for a small club like Cremonese. Money’s tight, and La Cremo doesn’t spend unless they’re sure. The contract came with a buy option, just in case Emil lit up the season. Spoiler alert: so far, he’s been shining like fireworks.
Since day one, Emil has been making Nicola’s jaw drop. Picture it: opening game, AC Milan, Allegri back in charge. And Emil? Ice cold. He swatted away shots like they were nothing. Even a strike from a Ballon d’Or winner—blocked as if it were just a stray rock on the sidewalk. And then came the miracle: Cremonese’s first-ever win at San Siro. Emil wasn’t just a goalkeeper that night—he was a history-maker.
Nicola saw more than just saves. He saw leadership, fire, the kind of presence that lifts teammates. In his eyes, Emil wasn’t only a goalie, but also a motivator.
Now, let’s be real—Cremonese isn’t built to dominate. They’re more like an office worker on minimum wage who sometimes wants to splurge at Solaria. According to Whoscored, La Cremo is the second-most targeted team for shots in Serie A. Seventeen-point-seven shots per game—every match is basically “assalamualaikum, get ready to suffer.” That’s why they need a wall. A wall tougher than the Stone Wall in East Kalimantan. And so far? Emil is that wall.
His numbers scream it. Three games played, 17 saves, 85% save rate. That’s the third-best in Serie A, ahead of giants like De Gea, Yann Sommer, and Mike Maignan. Per game, Emil averages 5.7 saves—better than De Gea’s 4.3. And remember, he’s facing way more shots than the keepers at big clubs like Roma or Napoli. Emil’s busyness is proof of just how crucial he is.
But here’s the fun part: his heroics don’t just make highlight reels—they change games. Thanks to his saves, Cremonese hasn’t been drowned in goals. Just three conceded in three matches, one per game. That’s actually better than Inter and Torino right now. And guess what? La Cremo currently sits in the top three. A miracle position nobody saw coming.
The season’s young, and there’s a lot more to unfold. But if Emil keeps this up, don’t be surprised if Cremonese buys him outright. Each save isn’t just protecting the net—it’s shielding his team, his fans back in Indonesia, and yes, his father’s pride too.
So good luck, Emil Audero Mulyadi. Keep flying, keep saving, keep making history.
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