- Alexander Djiku has completed a big switch to Russian giants Spartak Moscow after netting the decisive goal against Mali
- The 31-year-old has maintained unwavering standards for the Black Stars ever since his first appearance in 2020
- Djiku is tipped to bolster Spartak Moscow’s backline after their defensive struggles in the 2024/25 season
Spartak Moscow have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku on a two-year contract, the Russian Premier League side confirmed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
The deal comes just 24 hours after the centre-back made headlines in Accra, scoring the decisive goal that handed Ghana a crucial 1-0 victory over Mali in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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Djiku’s move to Spartak Moscow marks another significant step in his career, as he swaps his Fenerbahce career in Turkey for a new challenge in Eastern Europe.
The 31-year-old defender has built a reputation as one of Africa’s most consistent centre-backs, combining calm ball distribution with commanding leadership at the back.
His match winner against Mali reaffirmed his importance to the Black Stars and also served as a timely reminder of his big-game temperament.
For Spartak, Djiku’s arrival offers an experienced leader to solidify their backline as they chase domestic success and European qualification, with hopes that the Ghanaian will strengthen a defence that showed weaknesses last season.
Per Wikipedia, Spartak Moscow conceded 25 goals in 30 matches during the 2024/25 Russian Premier League season, finishing fourth, making Djiku’s arrival all the more crucial.
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Alexander Djiku’s football career path
According to Transfermarkt, Djiku began his professional career with Bastia before moving to Caen and later Strasbourg, where he truly established himself as one of Ligue 1’s most reliable defenders.
His leadership qualities earned him the captain’s armband at Strasbourg, while his decision to represent Ghana at international level has seen him become a pillar in the Black Stars setup since his debut in 2020.
He was instrumental at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and played at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for the Black Stars.
For Otto Addo and the Ghana national football team, Djiku’s transfer is a welcome boost. Playing regularly in a demanding league will ensure he remains sharp ahead of the Black Stars’ remaining World Cup qualifiers.
His leadership in defence has been a cornerstone of Addo’s team, and his latest heroics against Mali only cement his reputation as one of Ghana’s most dependable performers.
Ghanaian fans will be hopeful that this new chapter in Moscow allows him to maintain peak form and fitness for the national team.
As Djiku prepares for life in Russia, the expectations will be high, but if his track record is anything to go by, Spartak fans can look forward to a defender who thrives under pressure and rises to the biggest occasions.
Djiku scores match winner against Mali
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the defender’s heroics secured a crucial victory for the Black Stars against the Eagles of Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The intelligent defender was at the right place at the right time to connect home the solitary goal of the crucial World Cup qualifier, as Ghana consolidated their grip in Group I.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
