Femi Seriki
Oluwafemi "Femi" Ibrahim Seriki (born 28 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for. EFL League One side Rotherham United, on loan from EFL Championship club Sheffield United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oluwafemi Ibrahim Seriki[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 April 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Rotherham United (on loan from Sheffield United) | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Bury | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Bury | 0 | (0) |
| 2019– | Sheffield United | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Beerschot (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Boston United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Rochdale (loan) | 29 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Rotherham United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:37, 25 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
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 24 February 2024[12]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bury | 2018–19[12] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheffield United | 2019–20[12] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21[12] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[13] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[14] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[15] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Beerschot (loan) | 2021–22[12] | Pro League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Boston United (loan) | 2021–22[12] | National League North | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rochdale (loan) | 2022–23[14] | League Two | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Rotherham United (loan) | 2023–24[15] | Championship | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 57 | 0 | ||
- Appearances in National League North play-offs
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
- Mendola, Nicholas (20 October 2020). "Premier League clubs name 25-man squads for 2020-21 season".
- "Two more Sheffield United youngsters called up to first-team squad: Who are Femi Seriki and Harry Boyes?". www.thestar.co.uk.
- "Sheffield United sign former Bury FC winger". 26 September 2019.
- "Newcastle United vs. Sheffield United - 19 May 2021 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- Sheffield United: "PRO DEALS FOR EXCITING QUINTET"
- "EXCITING LOAN FOR FEMI". Sheffield United F.C. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- "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.
- "Femi heads out on loan". Sheffield United FC. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Femi Seriki Joins On Loan". Rochdale A.F.C. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- "Sheffield United Youngster Seriki Signs In On Loan". Rotherham United F.C. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- "Photo Confirmation : Exciting Nigerian Winger Completes Transfer To Sheffield United:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
- Femi Seriki at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
External links
- Femi Seriki at Soccerway