Johnly Yfeko
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Johnly Levi Yfeko[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 June 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newham, England | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[2] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kilmarnock | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tottenham Hotspur | |||
| Leicester City | |||
| 2022–2025 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Exeter City (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Exeter City | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:15, September 7, 2025 (UTC) | |||
Johnly Levi Yfeko (born 23 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock. He previously had spells with Exeter City F.C. and Rangers, as well as the academies of both Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City
Career
[edit]Yfeko started his career in the youth ranks of Tottenham Hotspur before being picked up by Leicester City.[3] 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 was not signed.
Rangers
[edit]In January 2022, Yfeko signed for Rangers on a short-term deal, however, he impressed significantly to earn an extension until the summer of 2024.[4][5]
Exeter City (loan)
[edit]On 23 July 2024, Yfeko joined Exeter City on a season-long loan, with an option to buy.[7]
Exeter City
[edit]On 5 May 2025, Yfeko made his loan move to Exeter City permanent as the club triggered the option-to-buy option is his loan contract. The fee was undisclosed.[8][9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 16 September 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rangers B | 2023-24[10] | — | — | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Rangers | 2023-24[10] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024-25[11] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Exeter City (loan) | 2024-25[11] | League One | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Exeter City | 2025-26[12] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
- ↑ Includes Scottish Cup, FA Cup
- ↑ Includes Scottish League Cup, EFL Cup
- ↑ Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup
- ↑ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Johnly Levi Yfeko". www.Premierleague.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- 1 2 Johnly Yfeko at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ↑ Willis, Cameron (11 August 2024). "MOTM Rangers loanee has 'massive potential' as stunning debut raises 'option to buy' fears". Rangers News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ Mair, Steven (9 April 2022). "Johnly Yfeko turns Rangers heads as January arrival pens long term Ibrox deal". Daily Record.
- ↑ "Johnly Yfeko signs contract extension". Rangers FC. Twitter, Inc. 9 April 2022.
- ↑ Hendry, Mark (31 January 2022). "Rangers new signing poses with jersey after Leicester move as Ramsey on verge". Football Scotland. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ↑ "Johnly Yfeko Is A Grecian!". Exeter City F.C. 23 July 2024.
- ↑ Shahaney, Pranav (5 May 2025). "Rangers exit now official as defender joins English club". Ibrox News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Johnly Yfeko joins City on a permanent deal! | Exeter City F.C." www.exetercityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- 1 2 "Games played by Johnly Yfeko in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- 1 2 "Games played by Johnly Yfeko in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Games played by Johnly Yfeko in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2025.