Emmanuel Dieseruvwe Explained

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe
Fullname:Emmanuel Aghogho Oluwafemi Dieseruvwe[1]
Birth Date:20 February 1995
Birth Place:Leeds, England
Height:1.95m (06.4feet)[2]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Hartlepool United
Clubnumber:20
Youthyears1:–2013
Youthclubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Years1:2013–2015
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Hyde (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Fleetwood Town (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2015
Clubs4:Chesterfield (loan)
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Chesterfield
Caps5:25
Goals5:0
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Mansfield Town (loan)
Caps6:10
Goals6:1
Years7:2016–2017
Caps7:29
Goals7:4
Years8:2017
Clubs8:Boston United (loan)
Caps8:7
Goals8:1
Years9:2017–2021
Clubs9:Salford City
Caps9:81
Goals9:9
Years10:2018
Clubs10:Chester (loan)
Caps10:7
Goals10:0
Years11:2020
Clubs11:Oldham Athletic (loan)
Caps11:4
Goals11:0
Years12:2021–2022
Clubs12:Tranmere Rovers
Caps12:6
Goals12:0
Years13:2022
Clubs13:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps13:13
Goals13:5
Years14:2022–2023
Clubs14:FC Halifax Town
Caps14:42
Goals14:13
Years15:2023–
Caps15:42
Goals15:23
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:England C
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:22:20, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Emmanuel Aghogho Oluwafemi Dieseruvwe (born 20 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League side Hartlepool United.

Beginning his career with Sheffield Wednesday, Dieseruvwe has played for Chesterfield, Salford City and Tranmere Rovers with loan spells at Hyde, Fleetwood Town, Mansfield Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Boston United, Chester, Oldham Athletic, Grimsby Town and FC Halifax Town.

Club career

Sheffield Wednesday

Born in Leeds, England, Dieseruvwe started his career at Sheffield Wednesday. In 2013, having progressed through the Yorkshire club's youth academy, Dieseruvwe signed his first professional contract at the club.[3]

After being told by Manager Dave Jones that he needed to be loaned out for first team football,[4] Dieseruvwe was loaned to Hyde on a month-long youth loan deal.[5]

After making seven appearances for Hyde, Dieseruvwe joined Fleetwood Town on a month-long youth loan deal.[6] Dieseruvwe made his Football League debut for Fleetwood Town on 2 November 2013, as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 4–1 win over Newport County.[7] Soon after, Dieseruvwe's loan spell at Fleetwood was extended until 2 February 2014.[8] After making six appearances for Fleetwood Town, it was announced on 20 January 2014 that Dieseruvwe was to return to Sheffield Wednesday.[9]

Chesterfield

After expressing his desire to be loaned out in determination of making a breakthrough at Sheffield Wednesday,[10] Dieseruvwe joined Chesterfield on 3 January 2015 on a youth loan deal.[11] Upon moving to Chesterfield, Dieseruvwe described the move as "a big chance" and "another step up".[12] On 17 January 2015, Dieseruvwe made his Chesterfield debut, in a 3–1 loss against Swindon Town.[13] Soon after, Dieseruvwe told of being settled at Chesterfield.[14]

On 2 February 2015, Dieseruvwe made his loan move permanent by signing an 18-month contract.[15] Dieseruvwe's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 7 February 2015, coming on as a substitute for Armand Gnanduillet, in a 1–0 win over Notts County.[16] On 11 August 2015, Dieseruvwe scored his first goal for Chesterfield, the equaliser in an eventual 3–1 defeat to Carlisle United, though he was later sent off in extra-time.[17]

Kidderminster Harriers

He then joined National League North team Kidderminster Harriers, signing a one-year contract,[18] with manager John Eustace saying the club was "excited" with Dieseruvwe's signing.[19] He moved on loan to Boston United in March 2017, making his début against Worcester City.[20] He was released by Kidderminster in May upon the expiration of his contract.[21]

Salford City

He then signed in May 2017 for Salford City. On 11 May 2019, Dieseruvwe opened the scoring in the 2019 National League play-off final, with Salford going on to win the game against AFC Fylde 3–0 and reach the English Football League for the first time in the club's history.[22] [23] On 3 August, Dieseruvwe scored Salford's first ever Football League goal, which came in the first match of the 2019–20 season against Stevenage. He went on to score a second goal that day as the 'Ammies' recorded a 2–0 victory.[24] On 8 December 2020, he came on as a substitute and scored two goals in the EFL Trophy second round fixture against Leicester City U21's, a game which went to a penalty shoot-out after a 3–3 draw; Dieseruvwe missed Salford's first penalty and ultimately exited the competition 6–5 in the shootout.[25]

Loans and departure

On 26 October 2018, he joined National League North side Chester on loan for one month. At the end of the 2018–19 season he extended his contract with Salford, signing a new two-year contract.[26] Dieseruvwe joined Oldham Athletic on loan on 10 January 2020 for the rest of the 2019–20 season.[27]

At the end of the 2020–21 season, it was announced that he would be leaving the club.[28]

Tranmere Rovers

On 28 June 2021, Dieseruvwe signed for fellow League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a one-year deal.[29]

Before his loan spell had even ended, on 10 May 2022 Dieseruwve didn't make Tranmere's retained list for the 2022–23 season, with the club announcing he was to be released at the end of his contract.[30]

Loan to Grimsby Town

On 18 February 2022, Dieseruvwe joined National League side Grimsby Town on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[31]

On the final day of the 2021–22 season, Dieseruwve scored a hat-trick for Grimsby in a 4–4 draw away at Eastleigh that saw the Mariners progress into the National League play-offs.[32] On 23 May, he scored the winning goal in extra time as Grimsby knocked Notts County out of the play-offs at Meadow Lane.[33] He scored again in the play-off semi-final in a 5–4 away victory over Wrexham to progress into the play-off final at the London Stadium.[34]

Dieseruvwe played in the 2022 National League play-off final as Grimsby beat Solihull Moors 2–1 at the London Stadium to return to the Football League.[35]

FC Halifax Town

On 1 July 2022, Dieseruvwe signed for FC Halifax Town ahead of the 2022–23 season following his release by Tranmere.[36] He scored his first two goals for The Shaymen in a 2–0 home win against Gateshead on 13 September.[37] Dieseruvwe was a member of the FC Halifax team that won the 2022–23 FA Trophy, however, he missed the final through suspension.[38]

Dieseruvwe finished as top scorer for FC Halifax Town in season 2022–23 with 13 goals. It was announced on 2 July 2023 that he had rejected a new contract offer and had left the club.[39]

Hartlepool United

On 4 July 2023, Dieseruvwe signed for Hartlepool United ahead of the 2023–24 season following his release by FC Halifax.[40] Dieseruvwe scored a brace on his Hartlepool debut in a 2–1 home win against Gateshead.[41] Five goals across the course of August saw him awarded the league's Player of the Month award.[42] On 20 February 2024, Dieseruvwe scored his 20th and 21st goal of the season in a 3–2 victory against Altrincham, becoming the first Hartlepool player to score 20 or more goals in a season since the 2008–09 season.[43] He finished the 2023–24 season with a career best of 25 goals in all competitions.[44]

International career

On 6 March 2024, Dieseruvwe was called up to the England C squad for an upcoming friendly against the Wales C team.[45] He was a 61st minute substitute for England in that match in a 1–0 defeat.[46]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hyde (loan)2013–14Conference Premier70000070
Fleetwood Town (loan)2013–14League Two4010001060
Chesterfield (loan)2014–15League One1010000020
Chesterfield8000000080
2015–16League One160101110191
Total250201110291
Mansfield Town (loan)2015–16League Two10100101
Kidderminster Harriers2016–17National League North2942121336
Boston United (loan)2016–17National League North7171
Salford City2017–18National League North26300263
2018–19National League2130064277
2019–20League Two203201040273
2020–21League Two140210043204
Total819411014710018
Chester (loan)2018–19National League North7070
Oldham Athletic (loan)2019–20League Two4040
Tranmere Rovers2021–22League Two60201030120
Grimsby Town (loan)2021–22National League1350022157
FC Halifax Town2022–23National League421310004313
Hartlepool United2023–24National League392310124125
2024–25National League30000030
Total42231000124425
Career total2775613231241231569

Honours

Salford City

2019–20[48]

Grimsby Town

FC Halifax Town

2022–23

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional Retain List & Free Transfers 2012/13 . . 23 November 2013 . 17 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130717125933/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 17 July 2013 .
  2. Web site: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe Profile, News & Stats. premierleague.com. 7 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Academy duo sign. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 1 May 2015. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401193744/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-duo-sign-803254.aspx. 1 April 2015. live.
  4. News: Sheffield Wednesday: Owls kids to go out on loan deals. Sheffield Star. 27 August 2013. 1 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Young Owl joins Hyde. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 13 September 2013. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401193918/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/young-owl-joins-hyde-1050827.aspx. 1 April 2015. live.
  6. Web site: Dieseruvwe comes to Town. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 1 November 2013. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20131110002039/http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/dieseruvwe-comes-to-town-1149561.aspx. 10 November 2013. live.
  7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24681312 BBC Sport: Fleetwood 4–1 Newport
  8. Web site: Loan Round-up. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 8 January 2014. 1 April 2015.
  9. Web site: Loan Round-up. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 20 January 2014. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401201658/http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/loan-pair-return-210114-1308793.aspx. 1 April 2015. live.
  10. News: Transfer news: Mani Dieseruvwe keen to leave Sheffield Wednesday on loan. Sky Sports. 10 December 2014. 1 April 2015.
  11. News: Mani Dieseruvwe: Chesterfield sign Sheffield Wednesday striker. BBC Sport. 3 January 2015. 1 April 2015.
  12. Web site: Mani joins Chesterfield on youth loan deal. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 3 January 2015. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401204040/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/mani-joins-chesterfield-on-youth-loan-deal-2178151.aspx. 1 April 2015. live.
  13. News: Swindon Town 3 – 1 Chesterfield. BBC Sport. 17 January 2015. 1 April 2015.
  14. Web site: Mani Dieseruvwe Settles In. Chesterfield F.C.. 22 January 2015. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401202337/http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/article/mani-dieseruvwe-settles-in-2207331.aspx. 1 April 2015. live.
  15. Web site: Dieseruvwe Deal Made Permanent. Chesterfield F.C.. 2 February 2015. 1 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150401202329/http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/article/dieseruvwe-deal-made-permanent-2244333.aspx. 1 April 2015. live.
  16. News: Notts County 0 – 1 Chesterfield. BBC Sport. 7 February 2015. 1 April 2015.
  17. News: Carlisle 3–1 Chesterfield. 11 August 2015. 12 August 2015. BBC Sport.
  18. News: Kidderminster Harriers sign Mani Dieseruvwe . 20 June 2016 . 28 May 2022 . Express & Star.
  19. News: Mani Dieseruvwe is "exciting" signing for Kidderminster, says boss John Eustace . 21 June 2016 . 28 May 2022 . The Non-League Paper.
  20. News: Pilgrims Debutants Shine . 20 March 2017 . 28 May 2022 . Non-League Pitchero.
  21. News: Hodgkiss and Dieseruvwe among those leaving Kidderminster Harriers this summer . 8 May 2017 . 5 September 2018 . Kidderminster Shuttle.
  22. News: Thorpe . Oliver . Salford City promoted to Football League after Wembley win . Salford Now . 11 May 2019 . 28 May 2022.
  23. Web site: Salford City promoted to Football League for first time as David Beckham watches on . 11 May 2019 . 6 September 2020 . The Independent.
  24. News: Salford City off to winning start in League Two . The Times . 4 August 2019 . 4 August 2019.
  25. News: Papa John's Trophy: Leicester City only academy side to progress past second round . BBC Sport . 8 December 2020 . 12 December 2020.
  26. News: Mani Dieseruvwe signs new two-year contract . Salford City FC . 31 May 2019 . 3 June 2019.
  27. News: SIGNING: Dieseruvwe Also Joins On Loan . Oldham Athletic FC . 10 January 2020 . 10 January 2020.
  28. Web site: Salford City Retained and Released List 2020–21. salfordcityfc.co.uk. 15 May 2021 . 16 May 2021.
  29. Web site: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe signs one year deal at Tranmere. 2021-08-11. www.tranmererovers.co.uk. en-gb.
  30. Web site: 2021/22 retained and released list .
  31. Web site: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe joins Grimsby on loan . 18 February 2022 . www.tranmererovers.co.uk.
  32. News: Eastleigh 4-4 Grimsby Town . BBC Sport .
  33. News: Paul Hurst makes remarkable Dieseruvwe admission after late Grimsby Town winner . Grimsbylive . 23 May 2022 .
  34. News: Grimsby end Wrexham's play-off dreams in thriller . BBC Sport .
  35. News: Grimsby Town player ratings as McAtee and four others star in Solihull comeback . Grimsbylive . 5 June 2022 .
  36. Web site: Mani Dieseruvwe Joins the Shaymen .
  37. News: Scargill . Tom . Dierseruvwe's double helps Shaymen to much-needed win over Gateshead . 13 September 2022 . 25 September 2022 . Halifax Courier.
  38. News: Millington says Shaymen will appeal sending-off that could keep Dieseruvwe out of FA Trophy final . Tom Scargill . Halifax Courier . 25 April 2023 . 28 August 2023.
  39. Web site: Mani Dieseruvwe leaves the Shaymen . 4 July 2023 .
  40. News: Pools sign Emmanuel Dieseruvwe . Hartlepool United FC . 4 July 2023 . 21 February 2024.
  41. News: Match Report: Dieseruvwe's Double Downs Gateshead . Hartlepool United . 12 August 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  42. News: Delight For Dieseruvwe And A Big Win For Moors Boss Whing . The National League . 6 September 2023 . 6 September 2023.
  43. News: Match Report: Pools put on a second half show . Hartlepool United FC . 20 February 2024 . 21 February 2024.
  44. News: Hartlepool United 4–3 Dorking Wanderers: Mani Dieseruvwe bags a brace as Poolie Blues Brothers celebrate after their side edge seven-goal thriller . Robbie . Stelling . Hartlepool Mail . 20 April 2024 . 20 April 2024.
  45. News: Mani Dieseruvwe named in England C squad . Hartlepool United FC . 6 March 2024 . 6 March 2024.
  46. News: Cymru C 1–0 England C: Bradley stunner fires Wales to glory . The Non-League Football Paper . 20 March 2024 . 22 March 2024.
  47. News: AFC Fylde 0–3 Salford City . Josef . Rindl . BBC Sport . 11 May 2019 . 11 May 2019.
  48. News: Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City . Adam . Williams . BBC Sport . 13 March 2021 . 14 March 2021.