| Age | 23 years |
| Date of birth | May 27, 2002 |
| Height, weight | 173 cm, 66 kg |
| Place of birth | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Citizenship | Belgium |
| Position | Winger (left/right) |
| Club | Manchester City |
| Number | 11 |
| With the team since | 2023 |
| Contract until | June 30, 2028 |
| Contract extensions | not extended (last contract signed upon transfer in 2023) |
| Market value | ~€65–70 million |
| Eye color | dark brown |
| Preferred foot | right |
| Agent | Elevate |
Biography of Jérémy Doku
Jérémy Baffour Doku was born on May 27, 2002, in Antwerp. He started playing football at an early age, progressing through the academies of Olympic Deurne, Tubantia Borgerhout, and Beerschot before joining Anderlecht's system at the age of 10.
At 16, Doku made his debut for Anderlecht’s first team and quickly attracted attention thanks to his speed and dribbling. By 17, he had become an important player for the club and one of the most promising young footballers in Belgium.
In 2020, Jérémy Doku transferred to French club Rennes for €26 million, becoming the most expensive signing in the club’s history at the time. His early seasons were affected by injuries, but in the 2022–2023 season he regained form and became a key player for the team.
In the summer of 2023, Doku signed for Manchester City for €65 million. In his debut season, he won the Premier League, quickly adapted to English football, and became one of the most dangerous wingers in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
On the international stage, Doku made his debut for the Belgium national team in 2020. He participated in Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup, and Euro 2024, gradually establishing himself as one of the leaders in the national team’s attack.
Personal life of Jérémy Doku
Jérémy Doku was born into a family with Ghanaian roots. His father was an athlete, and his brother also played football in the Anderlecht academy.
Doku pursued education alongside his football career — he studied in Antwerp and later attended a boarding school in Brussels.
In 2025, Jérémy Doku proposed to his girlfriend Shirin Erin Lyannda Raymond in Dubai, and later that same year they got married.
The footballer follows Christianity and was baptized in 2025.
Interesting facts about Jérémy Doku
- Considered one of the fastest players in the world over short distances
- Known for his unique dribbling technique and sharp changes of direction
- Often compared to Eden Hazard and Sadio Mané
- His idols are Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho
- Recorded 4 assists in a single Premier League match, becoming the youngest player to achieve this
- Strong with both feet despite having a dominant right foot
Jérémy Doku statistics
Club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Anderlecht | 37 | 6 |
| Rennes | 92 | 12 |
| Manchester City | 119 | 17 |
| Total | 248 | 35 |
Manchester City statistics by season
| Season | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | 43 | 6 |
| 2024–2025 | 41 | 8 |
| 2025–2026 | 35 | 3 |
Belgium national team statistics
| Year | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 |
| Total | 39 | 7 |
Controversies involving Jérémy Doku
Jérémy Doku has not been involved in any major scandals or disciplinary issues off the pitch.
The only notable negative incident was a red card in a match for Rennes in 2021 after a rough foul. However, this episode did not receive widespread attention and did not affect his reputation.
