Emmanuel Fernandez is a Nigerian center back who plays in the Scottish Premiership for Rangers Football Club and also for the Super Eagles.
Emmanuel Fernandez Biography
Emmanuel Fernandez started his early career with English sides, Brentford and Gillingham all based in the UK.
The world-class defender played for the Brentford U18 team between 2017 and 2018 before moving to Gillingham FC.
Emmanuel Fernandez moved to Gillingham U18 team on a free transfer on the 1st of July, 2018 on a free transfer fee.
After about 7 months, Emmanuel Fernandez made a loan move to Sheppey United on the first of February, 2019 where he made a total of 12 appearances for the Kent based club.
The loan spell for Emmanuel Fernandez at Sheppey United was a short one as he left the club after a few weeks to join Margate FC.
This transfer was still a loan deal as he joined the Isthmian League side and only made 2 appearances for the team in all competitions.
In 2020, Gillingham released Emmanuel Fernandez from the U18 team and he moved to Ramsgate football club.
Emmanuel Fernandez was not opportuned to make a senior team appearance for Ramsgate FC throughout the 2020/2021 season.
In summary , Emmanuel Fernandez had loan spells at Sheppey United and Margate FC while at Gillingham. And then for Ramsgate after being released by Gillingham.
Emmanuel Fernandez at Peterborough United
Emmanuel Fernandez signed a two-year deal with Peterborough United in July 2021 for an undisclosed transfer fee.
He made his debut for the team on the 2nd of April, 2022 in an unexpected inclusion in a 4:0 home loss to Middlesbrough.
Emmanuel Fernandez only made one appearance for Peterborough United during the 2021/2022 season before joining Spalding FC on loan.
In November 2021, Emmanuel Fernandez joined Spalding United on loan but made only one appearance for the team.
After the expiration of his loan stay at Spalding FC, Emmanuel Fernandez joined Barnet on loan until the end of the season.
He made a total of 9 appearances for Barnet football club during the 2022/2023 season and even scored his first career goal.
Emmanuel Fernandez Return to Peterborough United
After the loan spell at Barnet in the English League Two, Emmanuel Fernandez returned to Peterborough United and played a better role this time.
During the 2023/2024 season, Emmanuel Fernandez made a total of 18 appearances for the team and scored 2 goals in the process.
The 2024/2025 season was the breakout season for Emmanuel Fernandez as he made a total of 42 appearances for Peterborough United.
The Nigerian defense shield played a pivotal role for Peterborough United in League one as he also scored 5 times for the team.
Emmanuel Fernandez at Rangers
On 2nd July 2025, Emmanuel Fernandez joined Scottish Premiership club Rangers for a transfer fee of €2.90m
After several appearances for Rangers Fc, Emmanuel Fernandez scored his first league goal for Rangers in November 2025.
This came a 2:1 win over Livingston football club in a Scottish Premiership match.
In February 2026, Emmanuel Fernandez suffered cyber racial abuse following a poor performance in a match.
Emmanuel Fernandez already has 27 appearances for Rangers Fc in the 2025/2026 season and has also scored 6 Goals.
Emmanuel Fernandez Profile
Emmanuel Fernandez Personal information
Emmanuel Fernandez Date of birth: 17th July, 2001 (24 years old).
Emmanuel Fernandez Place of birth: London, England.
Emmanuel Fernandez Height: 194cm
Emmanuel Fernandez Position: Center Back.
Emmanuel Fernandez Team information
Current team: Rangers Football Club.
Jersey Number: 37
Emmanuel Fernandez Youth career
Team: Brentford U18
Year: 2017-2018
Appearances: Not Available.
Goals/Assists: Not Available.
Team: Gillingham U18
Year: 2018
Appearances: Not Available.
Goals/Assists: Not Available.
Emmanuel Fernandez Senior career
Team: Gillingham FC
Year: 2018-2020
Appearances: 0 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 Goals.
Team: Sheppey United (loan)
Year: 2018-2019
Appearances: 12 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 Goals.
Team: Margate FC (Loan)
Year: 2019 – 2020
Appearances: 2 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 goals.
Team: Ramsgate FC
Year: 2020 – 2021
Appearances: 0 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 goals.
Team: Peterborough United (before loan)
Year: 2021
Appearances: 1 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 goals.
Team: Spalding United (loan)
Year: 2021/2022
Appearances: 1 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 goal.
Team: Barnet FC
Year: 2022 – 2023
Appearances: 9 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 1 goals.
Team: Peterborough United (Loan Return)
Year: 2023 – 2025
Appearances: 61 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 7 goals.
Team: Rangers Football Club
Year: 2025 – 2026
Appearances: 27 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 6 goals.
Emmanuel Fernandez Nationality – Super Eagles (International Career)
Emmanuel Fernandez was not privileged to represent Nigeria at Age grade football levels, despite having a promising career start.
Emmanuel Fernandez early career was at clubs in the United Kingdom, which is one of the reasons he neither played for the U17 nor U20 team.
On March 2026, Emmanuel Fernandez was invited to the Super Eagles senior team for a series of friendly matches.
This marked the beginning of Emmanuel Fernandez journey with the Nigerian national team.
Emmanuel Fernandez made his Super Eagles debut on the 27th of March 2026, as a substitute in a 2:1 victory against Iran.
Four days later, Emmanuel Fernandez scored his first goal for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a 2:2 friendly draw against Jordan.
Emmanuel Fernandez Stats
Total career Appearances: 113
Total Career goals: 14 Goals.
Total Appearances in unofficial games: Not Available.
Emmanuel Fernandez Parents
Emmanuel Fernandez is the son of Mr/Mrs Oluwasegun Opeyemi, they are Nigerians based in London
They are indigenous people of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, but they relocated to the UK where they continued their career and business.
Emmanuel Fernandez Salary
Emmanuel Fernandez Salary is estimated to be about €31,121 per week at Rangers Football Club which gives €373,463 of Annual salary, including bonuses.
Emmanuel Fernandez Market Value
Emmanuel Fernandez is valued at €9.00m by Transfermarkt. His Highest market value was €5.00m as at 05/03/2026.
Emmanuel Fernandez state of Origin
Emmanuel Fernandez was born in London, but his parents are indigenous people of the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Fernandez Playing Style
Emmanuel Fernandez Playing Style is that of a typical Center back who is naturally right-footed, he can also play on the right and left side of the defense.
Emmanuel Fernandez FC26 Player
Position: CB
Weak Foot: ★★★
Skill Moves: ★★
Preferred Foot: Right
Height: 198cm / 6’6″
Weight: 84kg / 185lb
Pace: 58
Acceleration: 56
Sprint Speed: 60
Shooting: 36
Positioning: 38
Finishing: 33
Shot Power: 47
Long Shots: 30
Volleys: 35
Penalties: 34
Passing: 42
Vision: 36
Crossing: 30
Free Kick Accuracy: 30
Short Passing: 53
Long Passing: 52
Curve: 27
Dribbling: 49
Agility: 55
Balance: 51
Reactions: 62
Ball Control: 53
Dribbling: 44
Composure: 52
Defending: 60
Interceptions: 61
Heading Accuracy: 63
Defensive Awareness: 60
Standing Tackle: 59
Sliding Tackle: 59
Physicality: 79
Jumping: 77
Stamina: 64
Strength: 86
Aggression: 83
Emmanuel Fernandez’s overall rating in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is 64
Emmanuel Fernandez Net worth
Emmanuel Fernandez Net worth is estimated to be around €40m.