In the 2023/2024 season, Fenerbahce SK emerged as one of the primary contenders for the Super Lig championship. However, earlier in autumn the team has faced increased difficulty securing victories following the injury to key defender Alexander Djiku, resulting in two consecutive away defeats in the Conference League. These setbacks shed light on why Fenerbahce SK signed Djiku, making him the second-highest-paid Ghanaian player in the Turkish league. Now he is back in action and The Nerve Africa analyses his salary and market value.
Alexander Djiku’s Salary at Fenerbahce SK
The Ghanaian national team defender joined the Turkish club as a free agent in July of this year, with the agreement extending until June 30, 2026. Over the three-year period in Turkey, Djiku is set to earn 6,000,000 euros, excluding bonuses. For the 2023/24 season, Djiku will receive 2,000,000 euros, equating to 38,462 euros per week.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 2,000,000 |
25,931,244 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 166,667 |
2,157,988 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 38,462 |
498,684 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 5,495 |
71,141 Ghanaian Cedis |
Team Salary Overview: Alexander Djiku Among the Top Earners
In the 2023/2024 season, Fenerbahce SK’s total payroll amounts to 50,900,000 euros per year, equivalent to 978,846 euros per week. The highest-paid player on the team is midfielder Fred, who earns 5,290,000 euros annually (101,731 euros per week). Djiku, in turn, occupies the tenth spot among the highest-paid players at Fenerbahce SK and holds the top position among all African footballers in the team.
|
Player |
Country |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Alexander Djiku |
Ghana |
€ 2,000,000 |
|
Bright Osayi-Samuel |
Nigeria |
€ 900,000 |
Career Salary Comparison
Since his debut in senior football with SC Bastia, Djiku’s salary has consistently increased. However, the most significant bump occurred after his move to Turkey, more than doubling his earnings. Currently, the Ghanaian has the highest income of his career.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Ghanaian Cedi per Year (GHS) |
|
Fenerbahce SK (2023/2024) |
€ 2,000,000 |
25,931,244 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
RC Strasbourg (2019/2023) |
€ 840,000 |
10,880,085 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
SM Caen (2017/2019) |
€ 360,000 |
4,662,894 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
SC Bastia (2016/2017) |
€ 300,000 |
3,885,745 Ghanaian Cedis |
|
SC Bastia (2015/2016) |
€ 160,000 |
2,072,397 Ghanaian Cedis |
Market Value: Djiku Among the Most Expensive FB Players
Between 2017 and 2018, Djiku’s transfer value rapidly increased by almost 6.5 times. The peak of his market value was reached in 2022 when he played 31 matches in Ligue 1, aiding RC Strasbourg in retaining their elite division status. Djiku currently ranks eighth among the most expensive players at Fenerbahce SK, with Transfermarkt estimating his transfer value at €8 million.
|
Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
Fenerbahce SK |
2023 |
€ 8,000,000 |
|
RC Strasbourg |
2022 |
€ 10,000,000 |
|
RC Strasbourg |
2021 |
€ 8,000,000 |
|
RC Strasbourg |
2020 |
€ 6,500,000 |
|
RC Strasbourg |
2019 |
€ 8,000,000 |
|
SM Caen |
2018 (July) |
€ 8,000,000 |
|
SM Caen |
2018 (January) |
€ 3,500,000 |
|
SC Bastia |
2017 |
€ 1,250,000 |
|
SC Bastia |
2016 |
€ 600,000 |
|
SC Bastia |
2015 |
€ 300,000 |
International Achievements
Debuting for the Ghana national team in 2020, Djiku participated in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. While he played the entire first match in the group stage against Portugal, his appearances decreased in subsequent games, with limited playing time against Uruguay. Djiku scored one goal for the national team during the group stage of the African Cup of Nations against Comoros.
Football and Salary Prospects
Following his move to Fenerbahce SK, Djiku quickly established himself as a key defender, featuring in eight out of nine starting rounds. However, a leg injury in late October sidelined him from Super Lig matches. Nevertheless, his return to the squad is expected to strengthen the team’s championship aspirations, and a season-ending title could lead to an increase in the defender’s salary.
