Alexander Djiku

Alexander Djiku was named in Ghana's 28-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup on 25 May 2026, but an injury forced him out a week later. By then he had moved to Russia, where he won the Russian Cup with Spartak Moscow in his first season.

France

Alexander Kwabena Baidooh Djiku was born on 9 August 1994 in France to a Ghanaian family. He came through the academy at Bastia, made his Ligue 1 debut in December 2014, and moved to Caen in 2017 and Strasbourg in 2019.

Fenerbahce and Spartak

He joined Fenerbahce on a free transfer in July 2023 and quickly became a key defender, scoring his first goal for the club against Basaksehir that September. On 8 September 2025 he signed a two-year deal with Spartak Moscow, and he won the 2025-26 Russian Cup.

Black Stars

He made his Ghana debut against Mali in October 2020 and scored his first international goal against Comoros at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He started against Portugal and South Korea at the 2022 World Cup and went to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He was Ghana Footballer of the Year for 2022.

Family

He is married to Heley Djiku, and they have two children.