Johnly Yfeko Explained

Johnly Yfeko
Fullname:Johnly Levi Yfeko
Birth Date:23 June 2003
Birth Place:London, England
Height:1.91 m
Position:Centre-back, left-back
Currentclub:Exeter City (on loan from Rangers)
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Youthclubs2:Leicester City
Youthyears3:2022–
Youthclubs3:Rangers
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Exeter City (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Club-Update:22:58, 10 August 2024 (UTC)

Johnly Levi Yfeko[1] (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, on loan from Scottish Premiership club Rangers.

Career

Yfeko started his career in the youth ranks of Tottenham Hotspur before being picked up by Leicester City. 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 wasn’t signed in the end.

Rangers

In January 2022, Yfeko signed for Rangers on a short-term deal, however, he impressed significantly to earn a extension until the summer of 2024.[2] [3]

He made appearances regularly playing for Rangers B.[4]

Exeter City (loan)

Yfeko started training with Exeter City during a period of the 2024 pre-season, including being pictured attending a short training camp in Cornwall. His transfer was confirmed by Exeter City on the 23 July 2024 where it was announced that Yfeko would be joining from Rangers on a season-long loan, with the option to buy.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnly Levi Yfeko . 2024-01-20 . www.Premierleague.com . en-gb.
  2. News: Johnly Yfeko turns Rangers heads as January arrival pens long term Ibrox deal . Steven . Mair . Daily Record . 9 April 2022 .
  3. News: Johnly Yfeko signs contract extension. Rangers FC. Twitter, Inc. 9 April 2022.
  4. Web site: Hendry . Mark . 2022-01-31 . Rangers new signing poses with jersey after Leicester move as Ramsey on verge . 2024-01-20 . Football Scotland . en.
  5. News: Johnly Yfeko Is A Grecian!. 23 July 2024. Exeter City F.C..