Biography
Who is Alexander Djiku?
Early life and background
Alexander Djiku Kwabena Baidooh Djiku was born in Montpellier, France, and began his youth football career with the club Bastia. He played for the reserve squad of Bastia until the year 2014, making his professional debut in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Évian on December 18, 2013. Shortly after, on December 3, 2014, he made his first appearance in Ligue 1 during another match against Évian.
During his early years in France, Alexander built a foundation as a reliable defender. His steady performances in the defensive line eventually attracted attention from other clubs in the top tier of French professional football, setting the stage for his subsequent transfers within the league.
Club career highlights
On July 11, 2017, Alexander signed a four-year contract with Ligue 1 side Caen, which paid a transfer fee for his services. He debuted for Caen against Montpellier on August 5, 2017. Later, in July 2019, he moved to Strasbourg on another four-year contract, making his continental debut in a UEFA Europa League match against Maccabi Haifa on July 25, 2019.
Continuing his career abroad, Alexander joined Turkish club Fenerbahçe on July 10, 2023, on a three-year contract. He debuted in the Conference League against Zimbru and scored his first goal for the team against Başakşehir on September 28, 2023. He later signed a two-year contract with Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow on September 8, 2025, where he won the Russian Cup during the 2025 to 2026 season.
International career with Ghana
Although born in France, Alexander chose to represent the Ghana national team internationally. He made his senior debut for Ghana in a friendly match against Mali on October 9, 2020. He followed this with a strong performance against Qatar on October 12, 2020, and earned a start in a World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, which ended in a victory for his side.
Alexander represented his country at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, scoring his first international goal against Comoros on January 18, 2022. He also played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar against Portugal and South Korea. Also, he was selected for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad and was named in the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before withdrawing due to injury.
Personal life and family
Away from the football pitch, Alexander is married to Heley Djiku. The couple has two children together, whose names are Wesley and Elyana. He balances his professional athletic career across international leagues with family life.
Standing at a height of 182 centimeters, Alexander maintains a disciplined physical presence on the field. His career encompasses extensive experience across French, Turkish, and Russian leagues alongside international representation for Ghana.
Birthday and age
Alexander Djiku was born on August 9, 1994, which makes Alexander 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Alexander shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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