Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (born 28 March 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a winger for 2. Bundesliga club Hertha BSC, 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.
Bayer Leverkusen 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.
Loan to VfL Bochum On 1 September 2025, he was loaned to VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga, for the 2025–26 season.
Loan to Hertha BSC On 20 August 2026, Alfa-Ruprecht returned to the 2. Bundesliga to join Hertha BSC, on loan for the 2026–27 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.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester City U232023–24———30302024–25———2020Total———5050Manchester City2024–25Premier League0000000000Bayer Leverkusen2025–26Bundesliga000000—00VfL Bochum (loan)2025–262. Bundesliga25320——273Career total251200050323
Honours Manchester City U18
FA Youth Cup: 2023–24
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