Fede San Emeterio
Spanish footballer
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Federico "Fede" San Emeterio Díaz (born 16 March 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Primera Federación club Ponferradina.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Federico San Emeterio Díaz | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Sierra de Ibio, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ponferradina | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Textil Escudo | |||
| 2007–2014 | Racing Santander | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Racing Santander | 69 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | Sevilla B | 77 | (5) |
| 2018–2022 | Valladolid | 65 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | → Granada (loan) | 36 | (2) |
| 2022 | → Cádiz (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2022–2025 | Cádiz | 59 | (1) |
| 2025– | Ponferradina | 23 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2015 | Spain U19 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2026 | |||
Club career
Racing
Born in Sierra de Ibio, Mazcuerras, Cantabria, San Emeterio joined Racing de Santander's youth academy in 2007, aged 10.[1] On 14 January 2014, before even having appeared with the reserves, he made his senior debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 away win against UD Almería for that season's Copa del Rey.[2]
San Emeterio first appeared in the Segunda División B on 10 May, again from the bench in a 1–1 away draw with Coruxo FC. On 24 August he played his first match as a professional, replacing Javi Soria in the 64th minute of a 1–0 loss at Girona FC in the Segunda División.[3]
San Emeterio contributed 35 appearances during the campaign, as his team suffered relegation. He scored his first senior goal on 4 October 2015, in a 2–0 victory at Sporting de Gijón B.[4]
Sevilla
On 16 August 2016, both San Emeterio and his brother moved to another reserve team, signing a three-year contract with Sevilla Atlético in the second division.[5] He netted three times from 39 games (all starts) in his second year, which ended in relegation after the last-place finish.[6]
Valladolid
On 16 August 2018, San Emeterio joined Real Valladolid on a three-year deal, being immediately loaned to Granada CF in the second tier.[7] He made his La Liga debut while at the service of the former club, starting the 1–1 away draw against Real Madrid on 24 August 2019.[8]
Cádiz
On 6 January 2022, San Emeterio was loaned to top-flight side Cádiz CF until June, with a buyout clause.[9] On 7 August, he agreed to a permanent four-year contract at the Nuevo Mirandilla.[10]
San Emeterio all but missed the 2023–24 season, due to recurrent knee injuries.[11][12] On 6 August 2025, he left by mutual consent.[13]
Personal life
Career statistics
- As of match played 4 June 2023[15]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Racing Santander | 2013–14 | Segunda División B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | Segunda División | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | Segunda División B | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | |
| Total | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 1 | ||
| Sevilla B | 2016–17 | Segunda División | 38 | 2 | — | 38 | 2 | |
| 2017–18 | Segunda División | 39 | 3 | — | 39 | 3 | ||
| Total | 77 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 5 | ||
| Granada | 2018–19 | Segunda División | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 2 |
| Valladolid | 2019–20 | La Liga | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | La Liga | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Segunda División | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| Total | 65 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 71 | 1 | ||
| Cádiz | 2021–22 | La Liga | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | La Liga | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 292 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 300 | 9 | ||