Emmanuel Fernandez (footballer)

Emmanuel Fernandez
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez[1]
Date of birth (2001-07-17) 17 July 2001[2]
Place of birth London, England[3]
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)[4]
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Rangers
Number 37
Youth career
2017–2018 Brentford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Gillingham 0 (0)
2019 → Sheppey United (loan) 10 (0)
2019 → Margate (loan) 1 (0)
2020–2021 Ramsgate 0 (0)
2021–2025 Peterborough United 38 (5)
2021 → Spalding United (loan) 1 (0)
2023 → Barnet (loan) 8 (0)
2025– Rangers 20 (5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:17, 16 March 2026 (UTC)

Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez (born 17 July 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rangers.

Career

Early career

Fernandez began his career with Brentford and Gillingham,[5] and whilst at Gillingham spent time on loan at Sheppey United and Margate.[6][7][8] After being released by Gillingham he played for Ramsgate.[9]

Peterborough United

Fernandez signed a two-year contract with Peterborough United in July 2021.[9][10] He made his debut on 2 April 2022 in a "surprise" selection in a 4–0 home defeat against Middlesbrough.[11] In November 2021, Fernandez joined Spalding United on loan,[12] making one appearance.[13] In March 2023, he joined Barnet on loan until the end of the season.[14]

Rangers

In July 2025, Fernandez joined Scottish Premiership club Rangers for an undisclosed fee.[15]

On 22 November 2025, Fernandez scored his first league goal for Rangers in a 2–1 win over Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.[16]

In February 2026, Fernandez suffered racist abuse online following a match.[17]

Personal life

Fernandez was born in London, and is eligible to represent Nigeria.[18] He wears number 37 to honour his brother who died at 37 years old.[19] He is the youngest of 8 children.[20]

Career statistics

As of match played 15 March 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Gillingham 2018–19[21] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019–20[22] 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[7][23] SCEL Premier Division 10 0 0 0 — 2 0 12 0
Margate (loan) 2019–20[24][23] Isthmian League Premier Division 1 0 1 0 — 0 0 2 0
Ramsgate 2020–21[25] Isthmian League South East Division 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Peterborough United 2021–22[26] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23[27] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[28] League One 7 0 3 1 1 0 7[a] 1 18 2
2024–25[29] League One 30 5 3 0 1 0 8 0 42 5
Total 38 5 6 1 2 0 15 1 61 7
Spalding United (loan) 2021–22[13] Northern Premier League Division One Midlands 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 1 0
Barnet (loan) 2022–23[4][30] National League 8 0 0 0 — 1[b] 1 9 1
Rangers 2025–26[31] Scottish Premiership 20 5 1 0 1 1 4[c] 0 26 6
Career total 78 10 8 1 3 1 23 2 112 14
  1. ^ 6 appearances and 1 goal in the EFL Trophy, 1 appearance in the play-offs.
  2. ^ Appearance in the FA Trophy.
  3. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League

Honours

Peterborough United

References

  1. ^ "EFL – Squad List 2022/23 & U21 Registered Contracted Players" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Emmanuel Fernandez". www.rangers.co.uk. 3 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Emmanuel Fernandez". rangers.co.uk. 30 October 2025.
  4. ^ a b "England – E. Fernandez – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  5. ^ "New Peterborough United signing's contract is a reward for persistence over heartbreak". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk. 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Scholars agree work experience deals". Gillingham F.C. 4 February 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez player stats | Southern Counties East Football League". fulltime.thefa.com.
  8. ^ "PLAYER NEWS | Two Additions To Margate Squad". Margate F.C.
  9. ^ a b "Posh swoop for former Gills youngster". Kent Online. 10 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Fernandez Agrees Two-Year Deal". www.theposh.com.
  11. ^ "REPORT: PETERBOROUGH UNITED 0, MIDDLESBROUGH 4: The end is nigh for Posh after a spanking from Boro". www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk. 2 April 2022.
  12. ^ Ray, James (13 November 2021). "Peterborough United summer signings Ethan Bojang, Emmanuel Fernandez join club legend at Spalding United". The72.
  13. ^ a b "Peterborough United teenagers join Gaby Zakuani's Spalding on loan". Peterborough Telegraph. 13 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Fernandez is a Bee!". Barnet F.C.
  15. ^ "Rangers sign Bournemouth's Joe Rothwell and Peterborough United's Emmanuel Fernandez". BBC Sport. 2 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Ragged Rangers edge out Livingston for controversial win". BBC Sport. 22 November 2025.
  17. ^ "Rangers: Police Scotland investigates online abuse of Fernandez & Gassama". BBC Sport. 23 February 2026.
  18. ^ "Transfer: Rangers sign Nigerian eligible defender Fernandez". The Nigerian Voice. 3 July 2025.
  19. ^ "'To honour my brother I wear the number 37 on my back' Getting To Know Emmanuel Fernandez". YouTube. 4 July 2025.
  20. ^ Newport, Andrew (14 July 2025). "Emmanuel Fernandez is Rangers ready thanks to relentless family". Daily Record.
  21. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  22. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Emmanuel Fernandez | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
  24. ^ "Margate | Appearances | Emmanuel Fernandez | 2019–2020 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  25. ^ "Ramsgate | Appearances | 2020–2021 | Football Web Pages".
  26. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  27. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  28. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  29. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  30. ^ "Match Report | Gateshead 3–3 (4–1) Barnet (FA Trophy Semi-Final) – Barnet Football Club". Barnet Football Club.
  31. ^ "Games played by Emmanuel Fernandez in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  32. ^ Speller, Glenn (13 April 2025). "Birmingham City 0–2 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
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