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English footballer

Femi Seriki
Personal information
Full name Oluwafemi Ibrahim Seriki
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 12 (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 9 December 2024 (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

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. He transferred to Sheffield United on 26 September 2019. 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. Two days later he signed his first professional contract.

On 12 August 2021, Seriki joined Sheffield United's sister club Beerschot on a season-long loan deal. In November 2021, it was revealed that Seriki had been recalled from his loan spell.

On 22 March 2022, Seriki joined National League North side Boston United on a youth loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.

On 15 July 2022, Seriki joined Rochdale on a season-long loan.

On 1 February 2024, Seriki joined Rotherham United on loan until the end of the season.

Personal life

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

Career statistics

As of match played 9 August 2024
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 League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sheffield United 2019–20 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2020–21 Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
2021–22 Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2023–24 Premier League 0 0 1 0 1 0 — 2 0
2024–25 Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Beerschot (loan) 2021–22 Pro League 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
Boston United (loan) 2021–22 National League North 11 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 14 0
Rochdale (loan) 2022–23 League Two 29 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 35 0
Rotherham United (loan) 2023–24 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

  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. ^ Femi Seriki at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  14. ^ "Games played by Femi Seriki in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  15. ^ "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.

External links

Sheffield United F.C. – current squad
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