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.
Club career Early career Fernandez began his career with Brentford and Gillingham, and whilst at Gillingham spent time on loan at Sheppey United and Margate. After being released by Gillingham he played for Ramsgate.
Peterborough United Fernandez signed a two-year contract with Peterborough United in July 2021. He made his debut on 2 April 2022 in a "surprise" selection in a 4–0 home defeat against Middlesbrough. In November 2021, Fernandez joined Spalding United on loan, making one appearance. In March 2023, he joined Barnet on loan until the end of the season.
Rangers In July 2025, Fernandez joined Scottish Premiership club Rangers for an undisclosed fee.
On 22 November 2025, Fernandez scored his first league goal for Rangers in a 2–1 win over Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.
In February 2026, Fernandez suffered racist abuse online following a match.
International career In March 2026, Fernandez received his first call-up to the Nigeria national team. He made his international debut on 27 March, coming off the bench in a 2–1 victory against Iran. Four days later, he scored his first international goal in a 2–2 friendly draw with Jordan.
Personal life Fernandez was born in London, and is eligible to represent Nigeria. He wears number 37 to honour his brother who died at 37 years old. He is the youngest of 8 children.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGillingham2018–19League Two00000000002019–20League Two0000000000Total0000000000Sheppey United (loan) 2018–19SCEL Premier Division10000—20120Margate (loan) 2019–20Isthmian League Premier Division1010—0020Ramsgate2020–21Isthmian League South East Division0000—0000Peterborough United2021–22Championship10000000102022–23League One00000000002023–24League One703110711822024–25League One305301080425Total3856120151617Spalding United (loan) 2021–22Northern Premier League Division One Midlands1000—0010Barnet (loan) 2022–23National League 8000—1191Rangers2025–26Scottish Premiership2751011403362026–27Scottish Premiership70002040130Total345103180466Career total9210815127213214
Honours Peterborough United EFL Trophy: 2024–25
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