Femi Seriki

Oluwafemi "Femi" Ibrahim Seriki (born 28 April 2003) 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
Team information
Current team
 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) 24 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:24, 6 February 2023

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]

Personal life

Born in England, Seriki is of Nigerian descent. He has one sister called Seun.[10]

Career statistics
As of match played 4 February 2023[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bury 2018–19[11] League Two 0000000000
Sheffield United 2019–20[11] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21[11] Premier League 1000000010
2021–22[12] Championship 1000000010
2022–23[13] Championship 0000000000
Total 2000000020
Beerschot (loan) 2021–22[11] Pro League 1000000010
Boston United (loan) 2021–22[11] National League North 11000003[lower-alpha 1]0140
Rochdale (loan) 2022–23[14] League Two 24010203[lower-alpha 2]0300
Career total 380102060470
  1. Appearances in National League North play-offs
  2. Appearances in EFL Trophy

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. "Femi heads out on loan". Sheffield United FC. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  9. "Femi Seriki Joins On Loan". Rochdale A.F.C. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  10. "Photo Confirmation : Exciting Nigerian Winger Completes Transfer To Sheffield United:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  11. Femi Seriki at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  12. "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  13. "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  14. "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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