Emmanuel Fernandez (footballer)

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

Emmanuel Fernandez

Personal information
Full name	Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez[1]
Date of birth	(2001-07-17) 17 July 2001 (age 24)[2]
Place of birth	Nigeria
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)[3]
Position(s)	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	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:19, 19 April 2025 (UTC)

Career

Early career

He began his career with Brentford and Gillingham,^[4] and whilst at Gillingham spent time on loan at Sheppey United and Margate.^[5][6][7] After being released by Gillingham he played for Ramsgate.^[8]

Peterborough United

Fernandez signed 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]

Rangers

In July 2025, Fernandez joined Scottish Premiership club Rangers for an undisclosed fee.^[14]

Personal life

Fernandez was born in Nigeria, but was raised in England.^[15][16] He wears number 37 to honour his brother who passed away at 37 years old.^[17]

Career statistics

As of match played 18 April 2025

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[18]	League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2019–20[19]	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[6][20]	SCEL Premier Division	10	0	0	0	—		2	0	12	0
Margate (loan)	2019–20[21][20]	Isthmian League Premier Division	1	0	1	0	—		0	0	2	0
Ramsgate	2020–21[22]	Isthmian League South East Division	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	0	0
Peterborough United	2021–22[23]	Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2022–23[24]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023–24[25]	League One	7	0	3	1	1	0	7[a]	1	18	2
	2024–25[26]	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[12]	Northern Premier League Division One Midlands	1	0	0	0	—		0	0	1	0
Barnet (loan)	2022–23[3][27]	National League	8	0	0	0	—		1[b]	1	9	1
Rangers	2025–26[28]	Scottish Premiership	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			58	5	7	1	2	0	19	2	86	8

1. 6 appearances and 1 goal in the EFL Trophy, 1 appearance in the play-offs.
2. Appearance in the FA Trophy.

Honours

Peterborough United

• EFL Trophy: 2024–25^[29]