Emmanuel Longelo, born on 27th December 2000, is a solid defender playing primarily as left back for Motherwell. The man hails from England and is currently 25 years of age. Standing at an impressive 6ft (1.84m) and weighing approximately 12st 1lb (77kg), the number 45 has been able to command his presence on the football field effectively.
As per the informative platform Transfermarkt, Longelo's market value is estimated round about £600k. His journey in professional football began significantly in July 2016, when he joined West Ham United as a trainee paving his way into the prestigious Premier League in England.
He garnered experience and honed his skills further when he was loaned to Birmingham City, a Championship club in England, in August 2022. During his debut 2022-23 season at Birmingham City, Longelo put up a sterling performance, appearing 23 times for the first team and even slotting in a goal during league matches. The following season (2023-24) also witnessed his steady contribution, amassing a tally of another 17 first team appearances in league matches.
Longelo secured a permanent transfer from West Ham United to Birmingham City in August 2023, the deal was sealed at around £350k. His contributions at Birmingham City remained instrumental and on a consistent run. Later he had a short loan spell at Cambridge United, a League Two club in England, in August 2024.
In July 2025, the defender made a move from Birmingham City to the Premiership club, Motherwell in Scotland, for an undisclosed fee. The current 2025-26 season at Motherwell has seen Longelo really coming into his own. He's made 29 first team appearances and found the back of the net five times in league matches. He also participated in the League Cup 2025-26 for Motherwell with notable contribution of one goal in five starts and one appearance as a substitute. Longelo was a part of the Scottish Cup 2025-26 for Motherwell, making two appearances as a substitute.
