Franculino Djú

Early years

Born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Franculino Djú was raised in Portugal, where he began his youth career with Olivais e Moscavide before joining the academy of Benfica in January 2020. On 7 August later that year, he signed his first professional contract with the club. On 10 September 2022, Franculino scored for Benfica's under-23 side in a 3–0 win over Mafra U23. FC Midtjylland vice sporting director Ove Pedersen attended the match and was impressed by the young forward. He later learned that Franculino's contract with Benfica was due to expire at the end of the season. On 2 February 2023, Midtjylland announced that Franculino would join the club after his Benfica contract expired at the end of the season. Following the announcement in February 2023, Franculino no longer featured for Benfica and did not play another match before joining Midtjylland six months later. He finished the 2022–23 season with 13 goals in 11 appearances for Benfica's under-23 side.

Midtjylland

After playing youth football for Benfica, Franculino joined Midtjylland in July 2023, following concerns that had emerged regarding his identity and legal age. On 13 August 2023, he made his debut for the club against Vejle Boldklub in the Danish Superliga, where he also scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory. On 17 August, just four days later, he scored his first hat-trick in a UEFA Europa Conference League qualification match against Cypriot side Omonia. During the…

Born in Guinea-Bissau, Djú also holds French citizenship from his father. Djú was called up to the Guinea-Bissau national team for a set of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in September 2023. Shortly after, he scored his first goal for Guinea-Bissau in a 2–1 victory against Sierra Leone.

Club

As of match played 19 September 2026

International

As of match played 25 September 2026

As of match played 25 September 2026 Scores and results list Guinea-Bissau's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Djú goal

Benfica Youth

UEFA Youth League: 2021–22 Midtjylland

Danish Superliga: 2023–24 Danish Cup: 2025–26 Individual

Danish Superliga Young Player of the Month: September 2024 Danish Superliga Player of the Month: July 2025 Danish Superliga Goal of the Month: July 2025, October 2025 Danish Superliga Team of the Year: 2025–26