Featuring a flair for striking, Franculino Djú hails from the small nations of Guinea-Bissau. Born on 28th June 2004, Djú grew to be a force on the football field, now playing as a forward for FC Midtjylland. At 5ft 11in (1.82m) tall and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), Djú dons the number 7 jersey with pride whether he is defending the goal for his club or representing his home country on the national team.
Ambitious players always have their worth discussed among enthusiasts and experts alike. The current market estimation of Djú's value circles around the ballpark of £11m, as noted by Transfermarkt.
Every great player's origin story includes the stepping stones that led them to grow in skill and stature. In July 2019, a young Djú joined Benfica B in the Liga Portugal 2 in Portugal, embarking on his journey as a trainee. Fast forward to July 2023, Djú traded Portugal's Liga for Denmark's Superliga, transferring to FC Midtjylland.
Season 2023 - 2024 unveiled Djú as a rising sensation for FC Midtjylland, with 27 first team appearances and 11 goals under his belt from league matches alone. Mirroring his debut season, the 2024 - 2025 season saw Djú making 28 first team appearances and scoring 11 goals. This season, 2025 - 2026, proves to be a notable one with Djú already having 14 first team appearances and astonishingly matching that with the same number of goals.
Aside from his club contributions, Djú also made his mark in the international football scene. World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026 witnessed Djú stepping up for Guinea-Bissau with three starts, and four cameo appearances off the bench. Not only is he a representative on his national team, but Djú also participated in Europa League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 and the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for FC Midtjylland. With scoring a goal in five starts, one appearance as a substitute in the qualifiers, as well as an impressive three goals in three starts and one appearance as a substitute in the league, Djú is undoubtedly making waves in the football world.
