Jordan Ayew: profile
Jordan Ayew (born 11 September 1991 in Marseille, France) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for Sheffield United F.C..
Ayew started out at Olympique de Marseille in 2009. He has played for 8 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Crystal Palace F.C. (2019–2024): 175 appearances and 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 527 appearances and 81 goals.
At international level, Ayew has represented Ghana (2010–present), earning 113 caps and scoring 31 goals. Our match database lists 16 of his international goals; the first came against Lesotho on 1 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Ghana at under-20 level.
Marseille has produced 91 footballers in our database, including Samir Nasri, Lassad Nouioui and Luca Zidane.
Eligibility explained: Why does Jordan Ayew play for Ghana?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (81 in 527)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 70% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sheffield United F.C. (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pierre Issa, Cheick Doukouré and Yacine Bammou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 111 | 14 |
| 2014 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Ligue 2 | 17 | 5 |
| 2014–2015 | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 31 | 12 |
| 2015–2017 |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 51 | 9 |
| 2017–2019 | Swansea City A.F.C. |
EFL Championship | 50 | 8 |
| 2018–2019 | Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 20 | 1 |
| 2019–2024 | Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 175 | 21 |
| 2024–2026 | Leicester City F.C. |
EFL League One | 72 | 11 |
| 2026– | Sheffield United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 527 | 81 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |  Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010– | Ghana |
Senior | 113 | 31 |
International goals (16)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2012 | Ghana 7–0 Lesotho | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | Ghana 7–0 Lesotho | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 5 Feb 2015 | Equatorial Guinea 0–3 Ghana | 42 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 17 Nov 2015 | Ghana 2–0 Comoros | 85 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 29 Jan 2017 | DR Congo 1–2 Ghana | 63 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 25 Jun 2019 | Ghana 2–2 Benin | 42 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 2 Jul 2019 | Guinea-Bissau 0–2 Ghana | 46 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 22 Jan 2024 | Mozambique 2–2 Ghana | 15 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 22 Jan 2024 | Mozambique 2–2 Ghana | 70 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 6 Jun 2024 | Mali 1–2 Ghana | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 10 Jun 2024 | Ghana 4–3 Central African Republic | 6 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 10 Jun 2024 | Ghana 4–3 Central African Republic | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 10 Jun 2024 | Ghana 4–3 Central African Republic | 69 | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 21 Mar 2025 | Ghana 5–0 Chad | 36 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 15 | 4 Sep 2025 | Chad 1–1 Ghana | 17 | World Cup Qualification |
| 16 | 8 Oct 2025 | Central African Republic 0–5 Ghana | 71 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jordan Ayew?
Jordan Ayew was born on 11 September 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Jordan Ayew born?
Jordan Ayew was born in Marseille, France.
Which national team does Jordan Ayew play for?
Jordan Ayew plays international football for Ghana. He has 113 caps and 31 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jordan Ayew played for?
Jordan Ayew's recorded clubs are Olympique de Marseille, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, F.C. Lorient, Aston Villa F.C., Swansea City A.F.C., Crystal Palace F.C., Leicester City F.C. and Sheffield United F.C..
What team does Jordan Ayew play for now?
According to the latest data, Jordan Ayew plays for Sheffield United F.C..
How tall is Jordan Ayew?
Jordan Ayew is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Jordan Ayew play?
Jordan Ayew plays as a forward.
Ghanaian players of the same generation
André AyewGhana · b. 1989
Thomas ParteyGhana · Al-Shabab Football Club
Kwadwo AsamoahGhana · b. 1988
Iñaki WilliamsGhana · b. 1994
Christian AtsuGhana · b. 1992
Baba RahmanGhana · b. 1994
Mubarak WakasoGhana · b. 1990
Dominic AdiyiahGhana · b. 1989
Emmanuel FrimpongGhana · b. 1992
Jonathan MensahGhana · b. 1990
Daniel AmarteyGhana · b. 1994
Samuel InkoomGhana · b. 1989