Johan Djourou

Full name: Johan Djourou

• Nationality: Swiss (born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast; represented Switzerland internationally)
• Date of birth: 18 January 1987
• Primary position: Centre-back / Defender
• Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 3 in)

Club career (highlights):

• Early youth: Étoile Carouge and more
• Arsenal (2003–2014) — came through the Arsenal youth system and made first-team appearances; spent loan spells including Birmingham City.
• Hamburger SV (Hamburg) (2013–2017, initially on loan 2013–2014 then permanent) — Djourou joined Hamburg initially on loan from Arsenal in 2013, later signing permanently. He featured as a central defender for HSV in the Bundesliga across multiple seasons.
• Later clubs: Antalyaspor (Turkey), SPAL (Italy), FC Sion (Switzerland), Neuchâtel Xamax, and others before retiring from professional football.

International career:

• Represented Switzerland at youth levels and the senior national team.
• Senior caps: Over 70 appearances for Switzerland.
• Major tournaments: Played in UEFA Euro 2008 (hosted by Switzerland/Austria), FIFA World Cup 2010, FIFA World Cup 2014, and UEFA Euro 2016.

Style of play and attributes:

• Physical centre-back with good aerial ability and strength.
• Capable of playing as a full-back when needed; known for tackling and defensive positioning.

Notable facts:

• Born in Ivory Coast and moved to Switzerland as a child; chose to represent Switzerland at senior level.
• Experienced player across top European leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Süper Lig).

This summary focuses on Johan Djourou’s connection to Hamburger SV and his career as a Swiss international defender.