Yussif Saidu

Yussif Saidu (born 14 June 2005) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Spanish club Real Zaragoza, on loan from Dansoman Wise XI.

Yussif Saidu

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-06-14) 14 June 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	MALI
Position	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Zaragoza (on loan from Dansoman Wise XI)
Number	33
Youth career
	Dansoman Wise XI
2023–2024	→ Zaragoza (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Dansoman Wise XI	6	(0)
2024–	→ Zaragoza B (loan)	8	(0)
2025–	→ Zaragoza (loan)	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 August 2025

Career

Saidu joined Real Zaragoza in September 2023, initially for the Juvenil squad, on loan from local side Dansoman Wise XI FC.^[1] His loan was renewed for a further year in July 2024, but bureaucratic issues prevented him to play for the reserves during the first half of the season.^[2]

Saidu made his senior debut with the B's on 12 January 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4–0 Segunda Federación home loss to UD Logroñés.^[3] In July, he was called up by manager Gabi to make the pre-season with the first team, and impressed while playing as a centre-back.^[4][5]

Saidu made his professional debut on 23 August 2025, replacing Dani Tasende in a 3–1 Segunda División home loss to FC Andorra.^[6]