Johnly Yfeko

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Johnly Yfeko
Personal information
Full name Johnly Levi Yfeko [1]
Date of birth (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 22) [2]
Place of birth Newham, England
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) [2]
Position(s) Centre-back, left-back
Team information
Current team
Exeter City
Number 15
Youth career
Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester City
2022–2025 Rangers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2025 Rangers 0 (0)
2024–2025Exeter City (loan) 12 (0)
2025- Exeter City 0
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:15, September 7, 2025 (UTC)

Johnly Levi Yfeko (born 23 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for EFL League One club Exeter City. Yfeko has had spells with Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City academies.

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Career

Yfeko started his career in the youth ranks of Tottenham Hotspur before being picked up by Leicester City. [3] Yfeko signed for Leicester City and was a key defender for the Under-18s and 23s before being released in the summer of 2021. After being released he went on trial at Southampton's Under-18s but was not signed.

Rangers

In January 2022, Yfeko signed for Rangers on a short-term deal, however, he impressed significantly to earn an extension until the summer of 2024. [4] [5]

He made appearances regularly playing for Rangers B. [6]

Exeter City (loan)

On 23 July 2024, Yfeko joined Exeter City on a season-long loan, with an option to buy. [7]

Exeter City

On 5 May 2025, Yfeko made his loan move to Exeter City permanent as the club triggered the option-to-buy option is his loan contract. The fee was undisclosed. [8] [9]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 September 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup [a] League cup [b] ContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rangers B 2023-24 [10] 3 [c] 030
Rangers 2023-24 [10] Scottish Premiership 0000100010
2024-25 [11] Scottish Premiership0000000000
Total0000100010
Exeter City (loan) 2024-25 [11] League One 120100000130
Exeter City 2025-26 [12] League One0000001 [d] 010
Career total12010100040180

Notes

    References

    1. "Johnly Levi Yfeko". www.Premierleague.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
    2. 1 2 Johnly Yfeko at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
    3. Willis, Cameron (11 August 2024). "MOTM Rangers loanee has 'massive potential' as stunning debut raises 'option to buy' fears". Rangers News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
    4. Mair, Steven (9 April 2022). "Johnly Yfeko turns Rangers heads as January arrival pens long term Ibrox deal". Daily Record.
    5. "Johnly Yfeko signs contract extension". Rangers FC. Twitter, Inc. 9 April 2022.
    6. Hendry, Mark (31 January 2022). "Rangers new signing poses with jersey after Leicester move as Ramsey on verge". Football Scotland. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
    7. "Johnly Yfeko Is A Grecian!". Exeter City F.C. 23 July 2024.
    8. Shahaney, Pranav (5 May 2025). "Rangers exit now official as defender joins English club". Ibrox News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
    9. "Johnly Yfeko joins City on a permanent deal! | Exeter City F.C." www.exetercityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
    10. 1 2 "Games played by Johnly Yfeko in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
    11. 1 2 "Games played by Johnly Yfeko in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
    12. "Games played by Johnly Yfeko in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2025.