Emmanuel Longelo
Motherwell

Emmanuel Longelo

Emmanuel Longelo of Motherwell was born in Hitchin, England on 27 December 2000 (age 25).

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.

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Left Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Emmanuel Longelo
LB
1.84m (6ft)
Height
45
Squad Number
77kg (12st 1lb)
Weight
27 December 2000 (age 25)
Date of Birth
Hitchin
Birthplace
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth
Motherwell
Team
£1m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Season stats

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
29
Starting
24
Substitute
5
Unused
1
Utilisation
97%
Goals
5
Yellows
3
Reds
1
Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
6
Starting
5
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
86%
Goals
1
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
-
Substitute
2
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
29
Goals
5
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
17
Goals
-
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
23
Goals
1

Transfers

Team
Motherwell
Motherwell
10 July 2025
From
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
22 August 2024
From
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
Type
Loan
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
31 August 2023
From
West Ham United
West Ham United
Type
Fee (£400k)
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
30 August 2022
From
West Ham United
West Ham United
Type
Loan
Team
West Ham United
West Ham United
1 July 2016
Type
Trainee

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