Emmanuel Longelo, born on the 27th of December 2000, is a solid defender who currently serves his skills to Motherwell and is primarily utilised as a left back. Hailing from England, the 25-year-old stands tall at 6 feet (approximately 1.84 metres in metric measurements) and holds a healthy weight of approximately 12 stone 1 pound (around 77 kilograms). He proudly sports the number 45 on his jersey.
With a market value hovering around the region of £600k, as reported by Transfermarkt, Longelo has demonstrated his potential and worth in the football realm.
The stepping stone to his career was laid in July 2016, when Longelo joined West Ham United in the Premier League as a trainee. His journey, however, took a turn when he was loaned to Birmingham City in the Championship in August 2022.
His debut season (2022-2023) at Birmingham City marked a reasonable start, with him taking to the pitch for first team appearances 23 times and managing to score a goal in league matches. The following season (2023-2024) saw him making 17 league appearances for the same club.
In a permanent move, Longelo transferred from West Ham to Birmingham City in August 2023 for a modest fee of around £400k. His performance remained steady as he made 23 first team appearances in his debut season and scored one goal. His efforts continued in the following season, resulting in 17 first team appearances.
In August 2024, Longelo was loaned to Cambridge United in League Two, enhancing his experience and offering a different set of challenges.
Finally, in July 2025, Longelo made his move north to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership. Although the transfer fee remains undisclosed, his presence has certainly been felt in the current season (2025-2026) with Longelo making 19 first team appearances and impressively scoring four goals in league matches.
