Alexander Djiku Profile, Stats and Career Overview
Alexander Djiku is a Ghanaian centre-back who plays for FC Spartak Moscow. Born on 9 August 1994, Djiku is a right-footed defender known for centre-back positioning, defensive duels, aerial challenges and passing from defence.
Career Progression
Djiku developed at Bastia and moved through Bastia B before making senior appearances for the first team. His early career included CFA 2, Ligue 1, National Cup and Coupe de la Ligue football.
Djiku later joined Caen, where he played in Ligue 1 and domestic cup competitions. He then moved to Strasbourg in 2019 and featured across Ligue 1, National Cup, Coupe de la Ligue and UEFA Europa League matches.
In 2023, Djiku joined Fenerbahçe and played in the Süper Lig, Turkish Cup, UEFA Europa Conference League and other UEFA competitions. In 2025, he joined Spartak Moscow, where he has played in the Russian Premier League and Russian Cup.
Playing Style
Djiku operates mainly as a centre-back. His role includes defensive positioning, marking, duels, clearances and passing from defence.
His strengths include centre-back positioning, right-footed distribution, defensive duels, aerial challenges, cover defending and international experience. He gives his team a defender who can protect central spaces, cover runners and support build-up play from the defensive line.
What Alexander Djiku Can Bring to the 2026 World Cup
Alexander Djiku could bring defensive experience, composure and international tournament know-how to Ghana’s 2026 World Cup squad. His current role with Spartak Moscow shows a defender with regular league and cup involvement.
His strengths suit tournament football because he can defend central spaces, compete in duels, cover runners and help the team manage pressure in defensive phases. His experience across France, Turkey, Russia and European competition gives Ghana a centre-back with exposure to different tactical styles.
If selected, Djiku could offer Ghana a senior defensive option with leadership, physicality and experience in high-pressure matches. His positioning, aerial work and distribution make him useful when Ghana need structure and control from the back line.
International Career
Djiku represents Ghana at senior level. He has earned 38 caps and scored four goals, adding senior international experience to Ghana’s defensive group.