Emmanuel Fernandez (footballer)
Footballer (born 2001)
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Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez (born 17 July 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rangers. Born in England, he plays for the Nigeria national team at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | 27 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Nigeria | 2 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:27, 16 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16:59, 1 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club 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]
International career
Personal life
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 16 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gillingham | 2018–19[24] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20[25] | 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][26] | SCEL Premier Division | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Margate (loan) | 2019–20[27][26] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Ramsgate | 2020–21[28] | Isthmian League South East Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peterborough United | 2021–22[29] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–23[30] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[31] | League One | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7[a] | 1 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2024–25[32] | League One | 30 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8[b] | 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][33] | National League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Rangers | 2025–26[34] | Scottish Premiership | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4[d] | 0 | 33 | 6 |
| Career total | 85 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 119 | 14 | ||
- Six appearances and one goal in EFL Trophy, one appearance in League One play-offs
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
Peterborough United