Farid Alfa-Ruprecht


Farid Alfa-Ruprecht is a German footballer who plays as a winger for club VfL Bochum, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.

Club career

As a youth player, Alfa-Ruprecht joined Hamburg-based club. At the age of ten, he joined the youth academy of Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. Five years later, he joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Manchester City. During the summer of 2022, he was promoted to the club's reserve team from their under-18 team.
On 27 July 2025, Bayer Leverkusen announced the signing of Alfa-Ruprecht in a deal worth up to £5 million. He signed a five-year contract.
On 1 September 2025, he was loaned to VfL Bochum in 2. Bundesliga for the 2025–26 season.

International career

Born in Germany, Alfa-Ruprecht is of Ghanaian descent. He played for the Germany national under-17 football team for 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.

Style of play

Alfa-Ruprecht plays as a winger and is right-footed. Overall, he is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

Honours

Manchester City U18