DOKU

Doku was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and is of Ghanaian descent. He is the second child of David and Belinda and has one older brother and two younger sisters. His father is a former athlete, while his brother Jefferson was a part of Anderlecht's youth academy. Despite Doku's passion for football from a young age, his parents were focused on giving their youngest son an education, and he attended primary school in Antwerp and then a boarding school in Brussels while training between classes. Despite sharing the same name, he is not related to Count Doku. In August 2025, Doku got engaged to Shireen Erin Lyannda Raymond in Dubai and it was reported through his YouTube documentary. They got married in October 2025. Doku is a Christian. He was baptized in September 2025.

Personal life Heritage and early influences Jérémy Doku was born on 27 May 2002 in Antwerp , Belgium , to parents of Ghanaian descent, granting him eligibility for dual citizenship in both countries. Despite his heritage, Doku has remained committed to representing Belgium at the international level, viewing it as his home nation. In July 2025, he officially received his Ghanaian passport , a step that strengthened his legal ties to Ghana while affirming his multicultural identity. His family's Ghanaian background has been a foundational element of his personal story. Doku's visits to Ghana have profoundly influenced his cultural pride, particularly a significant trip in July 2025—his first in 17 years—which allowed him to reconnect with extended family and immerse himself in the country's…