Getafe star Djene Dakonam makes unwanted history against Elche
In the tight contest at the Estadio Martinez Valero the Togo international received his marching orders in the 38th minute from referee Victor Garcia.
Djene paid the price for serious foul play on German Valera leaving the Deep Blue Ones with ten men for the remainder of the contest.
This red card gives the African defender the unwanted record for the most dismissals in Europe five major leagues with ten since his LaLiga bow nine seasons ago.
Known for his tough style the centre back has been central to Getafe since arriving from Sint Truidense in 2017.
Djene Dakonam red cards in LaLiga
versus Elche CF May 17 2026
versus Sevilla FC February 22 2026
versus Rayo Vallecano May 2 2025
versus Cadiz CF November 6 2023
versus UD Almeria April 26 2023
versus RC Celta de Vigo October 16 2021
versus Sevilla FC February 6 2021
versus Levante UD December 5 2020
versus Sevilla FC April 21 2019
versus Atletico Madrid January 26 2019
It is notable that the Andalusian side have featured in three of these cases.
Even with this record he stays a top defender for Getafe and a big name in Togo football.
The loss for Jose Bordalas side drops them to seventh with 48 points from their 37 league games.
Getafe host Osasuna on May 23 in their final match and a win would book their spot in Europe for next season.