Emmanuel Fernandez (footballer)

Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez (born 20 November 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Peterborough United.

Emmanuel Fernandez
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez[1]
Date of birth (2001-11-20) 20 November 2001 (age 22)
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Peterborough United
Number 37
Youth career
2017–2018 Brentford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Gillingham 0 (0)
2019Sheppey United (loan) 10 (0)
2019Margate (loan) 1 (0)
2020–2021 Ramsgate 0 (0)
2021– Peterborough United 22 (3)
2021Spalding United (loan) 1 (0)
2023Barnet (loan) 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:27, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Fernandez began his career with Brentford and Gillingham,[3] and whilst at Gillingham spent time on loan at Sheppey United and Margate.[4][5][6] At Margate he made 2 appearances, 1 in the Cup and 1 in the league.[7]

After being released by Gillingham he played for Ramsgate, before signing a two-year contract with Peterborough United in July 2021.[8][9] He made his debut on 2 April 2022 in a "surprise" selection in a 0–4 home defeat against Middlesbrough.[10] In November 2021, Fernandez joined Spalding United on loan,[11] making one appearance.[12] In March 2023, he joined Barnet on loan until the end of the season.[13]

Career statistics

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As of match played 9 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Gillingham 2018–19[14] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019–20[15] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sheppey United (loan) 2018–19[5] SCEL Premier Division 10 0 0 0 2 0 12 0
Margate (loan) 2019–20[7] Isthmian League Premier Division 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Peterborough United 2021–22[16] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23[17] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[18] League One 7 0 3 1 1 0 7[a] 1 18 2
2024–25[19] League One 14 3 1 0 1 0 3 0 19 3
Total 22 3 4 1 2 0 9 1 37 5
Barnet (loan) 2022–23[2][20] National League 8 0 0 0 1[b] 1 9 1
Career total 41 3 5 1 2 0 13 2 61 6
  1. ^ 6 appearances and 1 goal in the EFL Trophy, 1 appearance in the play-offs.
  2. ^ Appearance in the FA Trophy.

References

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  1. ^ "Homepage" (PDF). EFL.
  2. ^ a b "England - E. Fernandez - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  3. ^ "New Peterborough United signing's contract is a reward for persistence over heartbreak". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Scholars agree work experience deals". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
  5. ^ a b "Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez player stats | Southern Counties East Football League". fulltime.thefa.com.
  6. ^ "PLAYER NEWS | Two Additions To Margate Squad". www.margate-fc.co.uk.
  7. ^ a b "Margate | Appearances | Emmanuel Fernandez | 2019-2020 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Fernandez Agrees Two-Year Deal". www.theposh.com.
  9. ^ "Posh swoop for former Gills youngster". 10 July 2021.
  10. ^ "REPORT: PETERBOROUGH UNITED 0, MIDDLESBROUGH 4: The end is nigh for Posh after a spanking from Boro". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk.
  11. ^ Ray, James (13 November 2021). "Peterborough United summer signings Ethan Bojang, Emmanuel Fernandez join club legend at Spalding United".
  12. ^ "Peterborough United teenagers join Gaby Zakuani's Spalding on loan".
  13. ^ "Fernandez is a Bee! - Barnet Football Club".
  14. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  20. ^ "Match Report | Gateshead 3-3 (4-1) Barnet (FA Trophy Semi-Final) - Barnet Football Club".