20 Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew, 1991-09-11, Forward for Ghana, plays for Leicester City. 85 international caps, 20 goals. Part of Ghana's 2026 World Cup Group L squad.
Biography
Crystal Palace forward and a vastly experienced attacker for Ghana. Currently plying his trade at Leicester City, a clinical forward, Jordan Ayew possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Ghana's primary attacking threat. Has earned 85 international caps, scoring 20 goals. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Born in France, Ayew made his senior debut for Ghana in 2010 and has since earned over 110 caps for his country, serving as captain since 2025.
He has played for the national team in two FIFA World Cups (2014 and 2022), as well as six Africa Cup of Nations (2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023), helping them finish runners-up in 2015.
After short spells with fellow Ligue 1 clubs Sochaux and Lorient, he was signed by English side Aston Villa in 2015, finishing his only full season as the team's top scorer as they were relegated from the Premier League; this feat was subsequently repeated with Swansea City in 2018.
The son of former Ghana national football captain Abedi Pele, and the brother of fellow players André and Ibrahim Ayew, Ayew began his professional career with Marseille, scoring on his senior debut in 2009.