Johnly Yfeko

Johnly Yfeko
Personal information
Full name Johnly Levi Yfeko
Date of birth (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back, left-back
Team information
Current team
Exeter City (on loan from Rangers)
Youth career
Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester City
2022– Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Rangers 0 (0)
2024–Exeter City (loan) 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:58, 10 August 2024 (UTC)

Johnly Levi Yfeko[1] (born 23 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for EFL League One club Exeter City, on loan from Scottish Premiership club Rangers.

Career

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Yfeko started his career in the youth ranks of Tottenham Hotspur before being picked up by Leicester City. Yfeko signed for Leicester City and was a key defender for the Under-18s and 23s before being released in the summer of 2021. After being released he went on trial at Southampton’s Under-18s but wasn’t signed in the end.

Rangers

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In January 2022, Yfeko signed for Rangers on a short-term deal, however, he impressed significantly to earn a extension until the summer of 2024.[2][3]

He made appearances regularly playing for Rangers B.[4]

Exeter City (loan)

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Yfeko started training with Exeter City during a period of the 2024 pre-season, including being pictured attending a short training camp in Cornwall. His transfer was confirmed by Exeter City on the 23 July 2024 where it was announced that Yfeko would be joining from Rangers on a season-long loan, with the option to buy.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Johnly Levi Yfeko". www.Premierleague.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ Mair, Steven (9 April 2022). "Johnly Yfeko turns Rangers heads as January arrival pens long term Ibrox deal". Daily Record.
  3. ^ "Johnly Yfeko signs contract extension". Rangers FC. Twitter, Inc. 9 April 2022.
  4. ^ Hendry, Mark (31 January 2022). "Rangers new signing poses with jersey after Leicester move as Ramsey on verge". Football Scotland. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Johnly Yfeko Is A Grecian!". Exeter City F.C. 23 July 2024.