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Femi Seriki

Femi Seriki
Personal information
Full name Oluwafemi Ibrahim Seriki[1]
Date of birth (2003-04-28) 28 April 2003 (age 21)
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 14 (0)
2021 → Beerschot (loan) 1 (0)
2022 → Boston United (loan) 11 (0)
2022–2023 → Rochdale (loan) 29 (0)
2024 → Rotherham United (loan) 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 January 2025 (UTC)

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

Club career

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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

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Born in England, Seriki is of Nigerian descent. He has one sister called Seun.[11]

Career statistics

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As of match played 9 August 2024[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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
2020–21[12] Premier League 1 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
2023–24[15] Premier League 0 0 1 0 1 0 — 2 0
2024–25[16] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Beerschot (loan) 2021–22[12] Pro League 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
Boston United (loan) 2021–22[12] National League North 11 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 14 0
Rochdale (loan) 2022–23[14] League Two 29 0 1 0 2 0 3[b] 0 35 0
Rotherham United (loan) 2023–24[15] Championship 3 0 — — — 3 0
Career total 47 0 2 0 3 0 6 0 58 0
  1. ^ Appearances in National League North play-offs
  2. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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  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. ^ "Sheffield United Youngster Seriki Signs In On Loan". Rotherham United F.C. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Photo Confirmation : Exciting Nigerian Winger Completes Transfer To Sheffield United:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  12. ^ a b c d e f Femi Seriki at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  16. ^ "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
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