Japhet Sery

Club career

FC Midtjylland A central defender, Sery began his career with spells at CIK, KB, B93 and Lyngby, before joining the academy at Superliga club FC Midtjylland in July 2015. He progressed to sign a contract extension in January 2018 and was a part of the club's 2017–18 and 2018–19 U19 Ligaen-winning squads. Sery was an unused substitute for the first team on one occasion during the 2018–19 season and signed a five-year professional contract in 2019.

On 21 June 2019, Sery joined the B team at Championship club Brentford on loan for the duration of the 2019–20 season. He was an unused substitute for the first team during a 1–0 FA Cup third round victory over Stoke City on 4 January 2020. He made 8 appearances during the season and scored one goal, in a 3–0 win over OB on 10 March 2021.

SK Brann On 24 July 2021, Sery moved to Norway to sign a -year contract with Eliteserien club SK Brann. Sery missed five weeks due to requiring surgery for appendicitis. He made 9 appearances and scored one goal during the remainder of the 2021 season, Sery departed the club in February 2022.

FK Bodø/Glimt On 2 February 2022, Sery signed a three-year contract with reigning Eliteserien champions FK Bodø/Glimt. Either side of two months out with an injury suffered in July 2022, Sery made 18 appearances during the 2022 season and departed the club in January 2023.

Return to SK Brann On 25 January 2023, Sery returned to SK Brann and signed a four-year contract. During a 2023 season in which the club finished as runners-up in the Eliteserien and won the Norwegian Cup, Sery made 28 appearances and scored two goals. Sery transferred out of the club in January 2026 and ended his two spells at the Brann Stadion with 98 appearances and four goals.

Philadelphia Union On 13 January 2026, Sery transferred to Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union and signed a -year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee.

Personal life Sery grew up in Herlev and is of Ivorian descent. As a youth, he competed in track and field for Sparta.

Career statistics

Honours SK Brann

Norwegian Cup: 2022