André Ayew — often called Dede Ayew in Ghana — sits in every Black Stars hall-of-fame conversation. Caps, captaincy years, and the famous Ayew surname keep his profile among the country’s top football searches.
Who Is André Ayew?
André Morgan Rami Ayew (born 17 December 1989 in Seclin, France) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward. Born in France, he has represented Ghana at senior level since 2008 and, according to Wikipedia, has earned around 120 caps.
He is the son of three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi “Pelé” Ayew, and brother to professionals Ibrahim Ayew and Jordan Ayew.
Primary reference: André Ayew on Wikipedia.
Club Career Highlights
Ayew came through Marseille, with loans at Lorient and Arles-Avignon, then became a first-team regular under Didier Deschamps, making over 200 Marseille appearances and winning domestic cups.
Later clubs listed by Wikipedia include:
- Swansea City
- West Ham United
- Fenerbahçe (loan)
- Al Sadd
- Nottingham Forest
- Le Havre
- NAC Breda (2026)
That Europe–Gulf–return path keeps transfer and “where does André Ayew play?” searches active.
International Legacy with Ghana
Youth success first: Ayew captained Ghana’s U20s to the 2009 African Youth Championship and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
At senior level he has played in three FIFA World Cups (2010, 2014, 2022) and multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, helping Ghana finish runners-up in 2010 and 2015. Wikipedia notes he was top goalscorer at AFCON 2015.
Individual honours include BBC African Footballer of the Year and Ghanaian Footballer of the Year (2011).
André Ayew Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | André Morgan Rami Ayew |
| Born | 17 December 1989, Seclin, France |
| Ghana nickname | Dede Ayew |
| Position | Winger / forward |
| Family | Son of Abedi Pelé; brother of Jordan Ayew |
| Major youth honour | FIFA U-20 World Cup winner (2009) |
Sources
- André Ayew — Wikipedia
- BBC African Footballer of the Year archives and Black Stars tournament reporting
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