Faride Alidou

German winger for Holstein Kiel, formerly of Eintracht Frankfurt and multiple loan spells.

Faride Alidou (born 18 July 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Holstein Kiel. He has represented Germany at youth level.

Quick Facts

Born: 18 July 2001
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Height: 1.86 m / 6 ft 1 in
Position: Winger
Current club: Holstein Kiel

Lore & Background

Born in Hamburg, Alidou played youth football for before joining Hamburger SV's academy in 2012. Having played for Hamburger SV II since 2019, he made his debut for the club's first team on 16 October 2021 in a 1–1 draw with Fortuna Düsseldorf. He scored his first goal in a 4–1 win over Jahn Regensburg on 20 November 2021. On 23 March 2022, Alidou signed a pre-contract agreement with Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, committing to a four-year contract. On 21 August 2023, he joined 1. FC Köln on loan. On 25 August 2024, he moved on loan to Hellas Verona in Italy, with an option to buy. On 23 January 2025, his loan to Verona was terminated and he signed with 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern. On 12 January 2026, Alidou moved to Eintracht Braunschweig on loan with an option to buy. On 6 July 2026, he joined Holstein Kiel in 2. Bundesliga for one season.

Reader's Guide

Alidou is right-footed, and played as a left winger in a front three at HSV. Hamburg's sporting director Michael Mutzel stated that Alidou 'impresses through the freedom he plays with — he's also a strong dribbler and has good pace.'