Femi Seriki Explained

Femi Seriki
Fullname:Oluwafemi Ibrahim Seriki[1]
Birth Date:28 April 2003
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Height:1.83m
Position:Wing-back
Currentclub:Sheffield United)
Clubnumber:38
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Bury
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Bury
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–
Clubs2:Sheffield United
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Beerschot (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Boston United (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Rochdale (loan)
Caps5:29
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Rotherham United (loan)
Caps6:10
Goals6:0
Club-Update:10 August 2024 (UTC)

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

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

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bury2018–19League Two0000000000
Sheffield United2019–20Premier League0000000000
2020–21Premier League1000000010
2021–221000000010
2022–23Championship 0000000000
2023–24Premier League0010100020
2024–25Championship 1000000010
Total3010100050
Beerschot (loan)2021–22Pro League1000000010
Boston United (loan) 2021–22National League North11000003[12] 0140
Rochdale (loan)2022–23League Two29010203[13] 0350
Rotherham United (loan)2023–24Championship3030
Career total470203060580

Notes and References

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