Johan Djourou
Born: January 18, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Weight: 13st 10lb (87kg)
Hometown: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Nationality: 
Swiss
SwissPosition: Centre-back
Team: Hamburger SV (no. 20)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2003-2004 | Arsenal |
| Senior | 2004-2014 | Arsenal |
| → 2007-2008 | Birmingham City (loan) | |
| → 2013 | Hannover (loan) | |
| → 2013-2014 | Hamburger SV (loan) | |
| 2014- | Hamburger SV | |
| International | 2006- | Switzerland |
Sports Mole has 102 articles about Johan Djourou. Articles 1 to 40:
Five of English football's most famous late comebacks
Tottenham had led 3-0 at home until West Ham turned the game around in the last eight minutes.
Oct 18, 20:33
Former Arsenal duo 'sacked by Swiss club Sion for refusing pay cut'
Former Arsenal duo Alex Song and Johan Djourou are reportedly sacked by Swiss club Sion after refusing a pay cut in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 20, 07:15
Team News: Gustav Svensson replaces Sebastian Larsson in Sweden midfield
Gustav Svensson replaces Sebastian Larsson in Sweden's midfield from their only change to the side that beat Mexico, while Switzerland make four alterations.
Jul 3, 13:55
World Cup preview: Portugal
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Portugal's chances at the tournament as they look to build on their triumph at Euro 2016.
Jun 12, 14:00
Portugal beat Switzerland to earn automatic passage to World Cup finals
Portugal seal their place in the 2018 World Cup finals with a 2-0 win over Switzerland at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
Oct 10, 21:35
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Portugal against Switzerland
Cristiano Ronaldo is reinstated to Portugal's starting XI ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Lisbon.
Oct 10, 18:55
Live Commentary: Portugal 2-0 Switzerland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 2-0 win against Switzerland, as the European champions booked their place at Russia 2018.
Oct 10, 18:45
Johan Djourou's proposed Sheffield Wednesday move 'collapses'
Johan Djourou will no longer be joining Sheffield Wednesday this summer despite passing a medical with the Championship outfit, according to a report.
Aug 6, 21:02
Switzerland, Romania share the points in Paris
Admir Mehmedi cancels out a first-half penalty from Bogdan Stancu as Switzerland come from behind to draw with Romania in their Group A clash at Euro 2016.
Jun 15, 18:50
Team News: Taulant Xhaka and Granit Xhaka on opposing sides as Albania face Switzerland
Brothers Taulant Xhaka and Granit Xhaka are named in Albania and Switzerland's respective starting XIs in their Euro 2016 Group A clash at Lens's Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Jun 11, 13:24
Jairo Samperio leads Mainz 05 to victory
Jairo Samperio scores twice to fire Mainz 05 to a 3-1 victory over Hamburger SV.
Dec 5, 16:24
On this day: Reading, Arsenal involved in epic League Cup clash
On this day in 2012, Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick as Arsenal and Reading were involved in one of the most remarkable matches in League Cup history.
Oct 30, 06:00
Switzerland thrash San Marino to qualify for Euro 2016
Switzerland score three penalties in a 7-0 win over San Marino to book their place at Euro 2016.
Oct 9, 21:46
Eintracht Frankfurt settle for draw against Hamburger SV
Eintracht Frankfurt extend their unbeaten run to four games by playing out a goalless draw with Hamburger SV.
Sep 19, 16:47
Johan Djourou strike snatches Hamburg victory
Johan Djourou scores late on as Hamburger SV come from behind to beat 10-man Stuttgart.
Aug 22, 19:26
Wolfsburg tighten grip on second with Hamburger SV victory
Wolfsburg beat Hamburger SV 2-0 to move seven points ahead of third-placed Borussia Monchengladbach.
Apr 11, 19:24
Johan Djourou: 'We lacked a cutting edge in Hertha Berlin loss'
Johan Djourou believes that a poor display in front of goal was the key factor in Hamburger SV's loss to Hertha Berlin.
Mar 21, 14:28
Alexander Meier double downs Hamburger SV
Frankfurt win for just the second time in nine Bundesliga games as an Alexander Meier brace sees them past Hamburg.
Feb 28, 19:21
On this day: Newcastle United stun Arsenal with four-goal comeback
On this day in 2011, Newcastle United fought back from 4-0 behind to earn a 4-4 draw against Arsenal at St James' Park.
Feb 5, 10:07
Slovenia snatch win over Switzerland
Switzerland suffer a second straight defeat in Euro 2016 qualifying as Slovenia clinch a 1-0 win over their Group E rivals thanks to a late penalty.
Oct 9, 21:38
Switzerland 0-2 England: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five talking points to come out from England's 2-0 victory away in Switzerland last night.
Sep 9, 11:15
Match Analysis: Switzerland 0-2 England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-0 win over Switzerland in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier this evening.
Sep 8, 22:26
FC Koln, Hamburger SV settle for draw
FC Koln and Hamburger SV start their respective Bundesliga campaigns with a 0-0 draw on Saturday afternoon.
Aug 23, 16:31
Team News: Valon Behrami, Johan Djourou named in Hamburger SV side
Valon Behrami makes his Bundesliga debut for Hamburger SV, while Johan Djourou also starts against FC Koln on the opening weekend of the season.
Aug 23, 14:23
Matthias Ostrzolek signs for Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV confirm the signing of defender Matthias Ostrzolek from Bundesliga rivals Augsburg on a three-year deal.
Aug 12, 21:32
Johan Djourou leaves Arsenal for permanent Hamburger SV deal
Johan Djourou signs for Hamburg on a permanent basis, ending a 12-year spell with Arsenal.
Aug 7, 17:05
Player Ratings: Argentina 1-0 Switzerland
Sports Mole rates the players in Argentina's 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.
Jul 1, 20:50
Player Ratings: Honduras 0-3 Switzerland
Sports Mole rates the players from Switzerland's 3-0 win over Honduras in Group E.
Jun 26, 00:31
Match Analysis: Honduras 0-3 Switzerland
Sports Mole analyses the Group E clash between Honduras and Switzerland in Manaus.
Jun 25, 23:32
Johan Djourou: 'Switzerland made it easy for France'
Johan Djourou believes that it was easy for France as Switzerland suffered a 5-2 defeat to their Group E rivals on Friday.
Jun 21, 03:10
Half-Time Report: France in control against Switzerland
France cruise to a 3-0 half-time lead over Switzerland in their World Cup match, despite missing a penalty.
Jun 20, 20:47
Player Ratings: Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador
Sports Mole rates the performances of the players in Switzerland's 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Jun 15, 20:08
Ottmar Hitzfeld names final Switzerland World Cup squad
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld names his 23-man squad for the World Cup this summer.
May 13, 18:31
Johan Djourou completes permanent Hamburger SV move
Hamburg confirm the signing of Johan Djourou from Arsenal on a permanent deal.
Apr 2, 17:09
Hull City 'to swoop for Arsenal's Johan Djourou'
Hull City are reportedly planning a summer swoop for Arsenal defender Johan Djourou
Mar 2, 00:05
Johan Djourou wants Hamburger SV stay
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou admits that he wants to make his loan move to Hamburger SV permanent.
Feb 25, 12:53
On this day: Arsenal comeback stuns Chelsea
On this day in 2008, a Robin van Persie double earned Arsenal a 2-1 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 30, 11:59
Johan Djourou out for several weeks
Hamburger SV defender Johan Djourou is ruled out for at least a few weeks with a torn groin muscle.
Oct 29, 14:18
Hamburg, Stuttgart draw six-goal thriller
Hamburg and Stuttgart share six goals and the points as the hosts battle back on three occasions to earn a 3-3 draw and stay unbeaten under Bert van Marwijk.
Oct 20, 16:25
Team News: Johan Djourou makes Hamburger SV debut
Johan Djourou makes his Hamburger SV debut as they look for a first win of the season at home to Eintracht Braunschweig.
Aug 31, 13:50
