Femi Seriki

Oluwafemi "Femi" Ibrahim Seriki (born 28 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Sheffield United.

Femi Seriki
Personal information
Full name Oluwafemi Ibrahim Seriki[1]
Date of birth (2003-04-28) 28 April 2003
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Wing-back
Club information
Current team
 Sheffield United
Youth career
–2019 Bury
2019–2021 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Bury 0 (0)
2019– Sheffield United 1 (0)
2021 → Beerschot (loan) 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 October 2021

Club career

Seriki is a product of Bury's academy and had a couple appearances on their bench before Bury left the English football league in 2019.[2] He transferred 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]

Personal life

Born in England, Seriki is of Nigerian descent.[8]

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. "Photo Confirmation : Exciting Nigerian Winger Completes Transfer To Sheffield United:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
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