Federico "Fede" San Emeterio Díaz (born 16 March 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Primera Federación club Ponferradina.
Club career Racing Born in Sierra de Ibio, Mazcuerras, Cantabria, San Emeterio joined Racing de Santander's youth academy in 2007, aged 10.El primer viaje de Fede, el chico para todo (First trip of Fede, does-it-all kid); El Diario Montañés, 14 January 2014 (in Spanish) On 14 January 2014, before even having appeared with the reserves, he made his senior debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 away win against UD Almería for that season's Copa del Rey.Un monumento al Racing (A monument to Racing); Marca, 14 January 2014 (in Spanish)
San Emeterio first appeared in the Segunda División B on 10 May, again from the bench in a 1–1 away draw with Coruxo FC. On 24 August he played his first match as a professional, replacing Javi Soria in the 64th minute of a 1–0 loss at Girona FC in the Segunda División.Un gol de Felipe Sanchón le basta al Girona (A goal from Felipe Sanchón is enough for Girona); Marca, 25 August 2014 (in Spanish)
San Emeterio contributed 35 appearances during the campaign, as his team suffered relegation. He scored his first senior goal on 4 October 2015, in a 2–0 victory at Sporting de Gijón B.El Racing gana al Sporting B (0–2) y acumula 180 minutos sin encajar gol (Racing defeat Sporting B (0–2) and total 180 minutes without conceding a goal); Racing Santander, 4 October 2015 (in Spanish)
Sevilla On 16 August 2016, both San Emeterio and his brother moved to another reserve team, signing a three-year contract with Sevilla Atlético in the second division.Borja y Fede San Emeterio refuerzan al Sevilla Atlético (Borja and Fede San Emeterio bolster Sevilla Atlético); Sevilla FC, 16 August 2016 (in Spanish) He netted three times from 39 games (all starts) in his second year, which ended in relegation after the last-place finish.
Valladolid On 16 August 2018, San Emeterio joined Real Valladolid on a three-year deal, being immediately loaned to Granada CF in the second tier. He made his La Liga debut while at the service of the former club, starting the 1–1 away draw against Real Madrid on 24 August 2019.
Cádiz On 6 January 2022, San Emeterio was loaned to top-flight side Cádiz CF until June, with a buyout clause. On 7 August, he agreed to a permanent four-year contract at the Nuevo Mirandilla.
San Emeterio all but missed the 2023–24 season, due to recurrent knee injuries. On 6 August 2025, he left by mutual consent.
Personal life San Emeterio's twin brother, Borja, is also a footballer. A defender, he too came through the ranks at Racing.Hermanos de sangre verdiblanca (Brothers of green-and-white blood); El Diario Montañés, 19 November 2014 (in Spanish)
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRacing Santander2013–14Segunda División B2010302014–15Segunda División350003502015–16Segunda División B32100321Total69100701Sevilla B2016–17Segunda División382—3822017–18Segunda División393—393Total77500775Granada2018–19Segunda División36200362Valladolid2019–20La Liga250202702020–21La Liga240202602021–22Segunda División16120181Total65160711Cádiz2021–22La Liga120101302022–23La Liga33000330Total45010460Career total2929803009
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