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Alidu Seidu
Centre-Back / Ghana
Centre-Back
26
Ghana
€6.0M
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
In the heart of Brittany, Ghanaian international Alidu Seidu is quietly cementing his role in Stade Rennais FC's surge toward European qualification. With Les Rouges et Noirs sitting 5th in Ligue 1 and riding a formidable WWWWD run — four straight wins followed by a hard-fought draw — the €9 million centre-back is proving his worth in Jorge Sampaoli's system. The 24-year-old has made 5 appearances this season, contributing 450 minutes of disciplined defensive work. His standout stat? A pristine disciplinary record — zero yellow or red cards while notching a valuable assist from the back. That composure under pressure, paired with his aerial dominance and 60-rated defensive attributes, makes him an ideal foil for creative teammates like Ludovic Blas (75) and Quentin Merlin (66). Seidu's presence allows Rennes' attacking weapons to flourish, knowing they have a reliable defensive anchor behind them. As the club pushes for continental football, his tactical discipline and physical presence — hallmarks of his Ghanaian international pedigree — are becoming increasingly vital to a backline that's keeping dreams of Europa League nights alive.