Alidu Seidu: Ghanaian Defender Discloses True Admiration for Sergio Ramos Despite Red Cards Record

• Alidu Seidu has named Sergio Ramos as his idol
• The Ghana defender faced Ramos in a Ligue 1 game
• The ex-Real Madrid defender rejoined Sevilla this summer

Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has opened up on his admiration for former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Sergio Ramos.

The Clermont Foot player played against the World Cup winner during his time in Ligue 1.

According to Seidu, it was a memorable moment in his career, facing the man he idolised while growing up.

“When I was little, I really liked Sergio Ramos. He’s a player who goes into duels, fights, and is always there,” Seidu shared in an interview with Ligue 1, as quoted by 3 Sports.

Ramos won several titles with Real Madrid and PSG before returning to Spain to rejoin Sevilla.

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Despite his successes in football, the 37-year-old remains the footballer with the most red cards.

“In good times, he’s there, in difficult times, he’s there. He always gives his all. It’s true, he gets a lot of red cards, but he’s a player who never gives up. When I had the chance to play against him in Ligue 1 Uber Eats, it was a dream come true," added Seidu.

The Ghana defender is enjoying a decent campaign in the French league, having made 11 appearances already this season, per Transfermarkt.

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The versatile defender rejoined his teammates in France this week after the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros.

Seidu started the game against Madagascar and was replaced in the second half as the Black Stars defeated the island nation in Kumasi.

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Comoros Island beat Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

Sports Brief also reported that Comoros have beaten Ghana again in 24 months after a 1-0 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Moroni on Tuesday.

Myziane Maolida's first-half strike was enough as the little Island nation recorded an important win against the four-time African champions.

The Black Stars started the game on a bright note, with Inaki Williams finding strike partner Antoine Semenyo, but the Bournemouth forward missed the chance.