Franculino Djú, a sturdy lad born in the heat of African summer, on the 28th of June 2004, hails from the western African nation of Guinea-Bissau. He is a bulldog on the pitch, the forward who primarily utilises his speed and agility as a striker for FC Midtjylland. The young man stands tall at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and carries his athletic frame of 12st 1lb (77kg) with sheer determination. Emulating football greats, Djú proudly dons the number 7 jersey, a testament to his forward-thinking gameplay. On an international level, his loyalty to his roots kept him tethered to his homeland, leading him to represent the Guinea-Bissau national team.
Djú's skills and potential do not lie hidden in the shadows; they shine bright in the world of football. His current market value sits comfortably around £11.5m, as indicated by Transfermarkt.
Stepping out onto the professional football turf, Djú entered the world of professional football in July 2019, when he joined Benfica B in Portugal's Liga Portugal 2 as a trainee. His journey from a trainee to being a recognised professional saw a successful transition in July 2023. He moved from Benfica B in the Portuguese Liga Portugal 2, to Denmark's Superliga team - FC Midtjylland.
In the subsequent seasons, following his transfer, young Djú proved his mettle in the professional league. The debut season (2023 - 2024) saw him make 27 first team appearances and strike 11 goals. Consistency became the young athlete's key attribute as he repeated his previous feat in the next season (2024 - 2025) with 28 first team appearances and 11 goals. As we look into the ongoing season (2025 - 2026), Djú, despite six appearances, has already made a stunning contribution of eight goals to FC Midtjylland.
The young African football prodigy did not restrain his skills to the domestic leagues. His nation beamed with pride as Djú donned the national jersey during the World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026. Making two starts and coming off the bench in three matches, he exhibited a great display of national sportsmanship. Further, for his club FC Midtjylland, Djú participated in the Europa League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, where he netted a valuable goal and made six appearances.
