Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Brett Michael Emerton ( born 22 February 1979 ) is an Australian football ( soccer ) player who plays as a midfielder for Blackburn Rovers and for the Australian national football team .
Simplified: Brett Emerton ( born 22 February 1979 ) is an Australian football player . He plays for Blackburn Rovers and Australia national team .