Who Is André Ayew? Age, Biography and Wiki
André Ayew, born on December 17, 1989, is currently 35 years old in 2025. He is a Ghanaian professional footballer known for his versatility on the pitch as a winger and attacking midfielder. Coming from a footballing family, André has made significant contributions to both club and national teams, representing Ghana in multiple international tournaments.
For more details on his life and career, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 17, 1989 |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Birth Place | Seclin, France |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | France |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
André Ayew stands at an impressive height of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) and weighs approximately 78 kg (172 lbs). His athletic build and physicality help him excel in his role, enabling effective performance during matches.
On 8 August 2016, Ayew signed for West Ham United for a then club record fee of £20.5 million on a three-year contract, with the option of an extra two years. Ayew's debut game for West Ham, on 15 August 2016, against Chelsea, lasted 35 minutes before he was substituted after sustaining a thigh injury.
He returned to first team action on 26 October 2016 in a 2–1 home win against Chelsea in the EFL Cup. On 26 December 2016 Ayew scored his first West Ham goal. Playing away at his former club, Swansea City, Ayew scored the first goal in a 4–1 West Ham win. Ayew left West Ham in January 2018 having scored 12 goals in 50 games in all competitions.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
André Ayew comes from a footballing dynasty; his father, Abedi Pelé, was a renowned Ghanaian footballer. As of 2025, Ayew is in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, whose identity remains relatively private. The couple is known to share a strong bond, and there have been speculations about future engagements, but no official announcement has been made regarding marriage.
Ayew began his career in Germany, playing for 1860 Munich, while debuting for the club at age seven. In 2006, he signed with his father's former club, Marseille, and spent two seasons in the club's youth academy before making his debut in the 2007–08 season.
Ayew spent the following two seasons on loan with Lorient and Arles-Avignon, helping the latter team earn promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time.
In 2010, he returned to Marseille and became an integral part of the first team under manager Didier Deschamps, making over 200 appearances and winning consecutive Trophée des Champions and Coupe de la Ligues in both 2010 and 2011.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, André Ayew’s estimated net worth is around $20 million. His wealth stems from his successful football career, lucrative contracts, and endorsement deals. It is reported that he earns a salary of approximately $5 million annually from his current club, coupled with additional income from sponsorship and partnership agreements with various brands.
Career, Business, and Investments
André Ayew's professional football career began in 2007 when he made his debut for Marseille in Ligue 1. Over the years, he has played for several clubs, including Swansand City and Fenerbahçe. In addition to his football career, Ayew has ventured into various business investments, particularly in real estate and youth football academies aimed at nurturing young talents in Ghana.
For the 2008–09 season, Ayew switched to the squad number 8 shirt, though due to the arrival of attackers Hatem Ben Arfa, Sylvain Wiltord, Bakari Koné and Mamadou Samassa, he was deemed surplus to requirements for the season and was loaned out to fellow first division club Lorient for the season.
Ayew was used by manager Christian Gourcuff as one of the team's focal points of the attack alongside Fabrice Abriel, Kevin Gameiro and Rafik Saïfi and made his debut on 16 August 2008, coming on as a substitute in a 0–0 draw against Lyon.
On 27 September 2008, he scored his first professional goal after netting the opener in the team's 1–1 draw with Sochaux. A month later, he scored his second career goal in a 4–1 rout of Saint-Étienne. Despite the initial success, Ayew was limited throughout the league campaign to just appearing as a substitute.
He finished the season with 22 league appearances and three goals and, on 30 June 2009, returned to Marseille.
Social Network
André Ayew is quite active on social media, allowing fans to connect with him and stay updated on his career and personal life. He has a substantial following on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he shares moments from his professional journey, personal thoughts, and philanthropic activities related to supporting underprivileged youth in Ghana.
Education
Though primarily known for his football prowess, André Ayew values education. He completed his secondary education in Ghana before fully committing to his football career. Ayew has expressed a desire to pursue further studies and mentorship opportunities in the sports management field after retiring from professional football.
Ayew is currently the captain of the Black Stars. On 3 January 2022, Ayew was named in Ghana's 28-man final squad for the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana lost their first match at the tournament against Morocco, which Ayew played the full 90 minutes. He would however score a goal in Ghana's second group game, a 1–1 draw against Gabon.
In Ghana's third game Ayew was sent off during the course of an unexpected 3–2 defeat to the Comoros, with Ghana finishing bottom of their group of four.
