Femi Seriki

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Femi Seriki
Personal information
Full name Oluwafemi Ibrahim Seriki [1]
Date of birth (2003-04-28) 28 April 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Wing-back
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield United)
Number 38
Youth career
–2019 Bury
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2019 Bury 0 (0)
2019– Sheffield United 3 (0)
2021 → Beerschot (loan) 1 (0)
2022 → Boston United (loan) 11 (0)
2022–2023 → Rochdale (loan) 29 (0)
2024 → Rotherham United (loan) 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 August 2024 (UTC)

Oluwafemi "Femi" Ibrahim Seriki (born 28 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for EFL Championship club Sheffield United.

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Club career

Seriki is a product of Bury's academy and had a couple of appearances on their bench before Bury left the English football league in 2019. [2] He transferred to Sheffield United on 26 September 2019. [3] He made his professional debut with Sheffield United as a late sub in a 1–0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United on 19 May 2021. [4] Two days later he signed his first professional contract. [5]

On 12 August 2021, Seriki joined Sheffield United's sister club Beerschot on a season-long loan deal. [6] In November 2021, it was revealed that Seriki had been recalled from his loan spell. [7]

On 22 March 2022, Seriki joined National League North side Boston United on a youth loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. [8]

On 15 July 2022, Seriki joined Rochdale on a season-long loan. [9]

On 1 February 2024, Seriki joined Rotherham United on loan until the end of the season. [10]

Personal life

Born in England, Seriki is of Nigerian descent. He has one sister called Seun. [11]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 August 2024 [12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bury 2018–19 [12] League Two 0000000000
Sheffield United 2019–20 [12] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21 [12] Premier League1000000010
2021–22 [13] Championship 1000000010
2022–23 [14] Championship0000000000
2023–24 [15] Premier League0010100020
2024–25 [16] Championship1000000010
Total3010100050
Beerschot (loan) 2021–22 [12] Pro League 1000000010
Boston United (loan) 2021–22 [12] National League North 11000003 [lower-alpha 1] 0140
Rochdale (loan) 2022–23 [14] League Two29010203 [lower-alpha 2] 0350
Rotherham United (loan) 2023–24 [15] Championship30———30
Career total470203060580
  1. ↑ Appearances in National League North play-offs
  2. ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy

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References

  1. ↑ Mendola, Nicholas (20 October 2020). "Premier League clubs name 25-man squads for 2020-21 season".
  2. ↑ "Two more Sheffield United youngsters called up to first-team squad: Who are Femi Seriki and Harry Boyes?". www.thestar.co.uk.
  3. ↑ "Sheffield United sign former Bury FC winger". 26 September 2019.
  4. ↑ "Newcastle United vs. Sheffield United - 19 May 2021 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  5. ↑ Sheffield United: "PRO DEALS FOR EXCITING QUINTET"
  6. ↑ "EXCITING LOAN FOR FEMI". Sheffield United F.C. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Sheffield United: How Femi Seriki will be helped to recover following a torrid time at sister club Beerschot". thestar.co.uk. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "Femi heads out on loan". Sheffield United FC. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  9. ↑ "Femi Seriki Joins On Loan". Rochdale A.F.C. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  10. ↑ "Sheffield United Youngster Seriki Signs In On Loan". Rotherham United F.C. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  11. ↑ "Photo Confirmation : Exciting Nigerian Winger Completes Transfer To Sheffield United:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Femi Seriki at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ↑ "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  14. 1 2 "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  15. 1 2 "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  16. ↑ "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
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