André Ayew
André Ayew
André Ayew (born 17 December 1989) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Qatari club Al Sadd and captains the Ghana national team.
Club career
Ayew began his career at Nania FC in his native Ghana before moving to Marseille in 2005. He made his professional debut for the French club in 2007 and quickly established himself as a regular in the first team. He helped Marseille win the Coupe de la Ligue in 2010 and 2011, and the Trophée des Champions in 2010.
In 2015, Ayew joined Swansea City in the Premier League. He scored 12 goals in his first season with the club, helping them reach the League Cup final. He left Swansea in 2016 to join West Ham United.
Ayew spent two seasons at West Ham, scoring 12 goals in 50 appearances. He returned to Swansea in 2018, but was unable to help them avoid relegation from the Premier League.
In 2019, Ayew joined Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Süper Lig. He scored 15 goals in 37 appearances for the club, helping them finish second in the league.
In 2021, Ayew joined Al Sadd in the Qatari Stars League. He has scored 10 goals in 26 appearances for the club, helping them win the league title in 2022.
International career
Ayew has represented Ghana at every level from under-17 to senior. He made his senior debut in 2007 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for his country.
Ayew has played in three FIFA World Cups (2010, 2014 and 2022) and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2019). He helped Ghana win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010 and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
Personal life
Ayew is the son of Abedi Pele, a three-time African Footballer of the Year. His brother, Jordan Ayew, is also a professional footballer.
Ayew is a Muslim and has spoken out against racism in football. He is also a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Honours
Club
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2010, 2011
- Trophée des Champions: 2010
- Qatari Stars League: 2022
International
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2010
Individual
- Africa Cup of Nations Most Valuable Player: 2010
- Ghana Player of the Year: 2011, 2016
