Interview with Alidou Tadjou, new Al Fateh FC player

Revealed at ASPAC in Benin, he established himself as one of the most promising young talents in the league.

Interview with Alidou Tadjou, new Al Fateh FC player

At just 18 years old, Alidou Tadjou is leaving Benin for Saudi Arabia. The former ASPAC player has just signed a two-year deal with Al Fateh FC, a club competing in the Saudi Pro League. In this exclusive interview, the young talent shares his humility, ambition, and faith in his destiny.

Alidou, what does signing with Al Fateh mean to you?

Thank you. It's a dream come true... though it's far from over. I'm very proud. I thank the Almighty for this opportunity. It's the start of a new chapter in my career.

اللاعب " اليدو تاجودو " من دولة بنين يوقع عقد احترافي مع #الفتح_18 🇧🇯🔹#فئات_الفتحpic.twitter.com/Q8FQTcSHGp

— فئات الفتح السنية (@Fatehcluby) October 1, 2025

So you're leaving ASPAC. What memories do you have from your journey there?

Only happiness. ASPAC gave me everything. I grew up there, surrounded by amazing coaches and teammates. My departure was peaceful, with their blessing. I owe them a lot.

Ligue Pro 2023-2024 | Zone C

Tadjou ALIDOU, Homme du Match ADJIDJA FC - ASPAC FC de la 2e journée.@portdecotonou@24haubenin@433@AblamGnamesso@DossaRachidi#hommedematch@ArogounTanko#liguePro@NSIABenin@boabenin@BeninRetweetspic.twitter.com/mZ7oIVWn3E

— ASPAC SPORTS (@AspacBenin) October 30, 2023

How was your arrival in Saudi Arabia?

Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. The welcome at Al Fateh has been outstanding. They've done everything to help me settle in: the staff, teammates, coaches... I already feel at home.

You've already played your first minutes with your new team, haven't you?

Yes, absolutely. I played my first 45 minutes with Al Fateh's reserve team, on an away trip to Al Raed. The feelings were great. It's a very collective group, and I believe I'll find my place quickly.

إليكم قائمة #الفتح_18 الرسميـة في مواجهة الرائد 📋

فالكم الفوز 🙏🏻#فئات_الفتح U18 pic.twitter.com/2740aEWLep

— فئات الفتح السنية (@Fatehcluby) October 4, 2025

You had an impressive season in Benin on a personal level. What were your stats and what are your ambitions?

Last season, I scored eight goals and provided around ten assists in the league. But for me, that's just a step. My goal now is clear: break into Al Fateh's first team and make my mark there.

ASPAC FC s'empare de la 1ere place de la Zone C.

Avec un très beau but de Tadjou ALIDOU (60'), les Portuaires s'imposent à Toffo@24haubenin@portdecotonou@AblamGnamesso@ArogounTanko@BeninRetweets@wasexo@DossaRachidipic.twitter.com/UesyfWYRC5

— ASPAC SPORTS (@AspacBenin) November 23, 2023

How would you describe your playing style?

I'm a fast player who loves to take on defenders and create dangerous situations. I love providing assists — that's my main strength. On the pitch, I also enjoy contributing to attacking transitions. Off the pitch, I'm sociable, simple, and open-minded.

What areas do you think you still need to improve?

Finishing. I need to be more clinical in front of goal and more precise with my final passes. It's daily work, but I enjoy learning. I want to grow with every match.

Let's go back a bit. How did your passion for football begin?

It all started in Djougou when I was seven. There, everyone loves football. We played everywhere, all the time. That atmosphere made me want to keep going. And today, it's that same passion that pushes me to go further.

The Benin national team — is that already on your mind?

Of course. Every patriot's first ambition is to represent his country. Wearing the green-yellow-red is a dream. I'm working for that. The day the coach calls me up, I want to be ready to honor the Cheetahs' jersey.