André Ayew
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André Morgan Rami Ayew is a Ghana
ian football player who currently plays for French club Marseille
in Ligue 1
. He is often referred to as simply Dédé. Ayew plays as a winger, but can play as a striker
. He is the second-born son of the three-time winner of the African Footballer of the Year
award and FIFA 100
member Abedi Pele
and has two other brothers, Ibrahim
and Jordan
, who also play football.
Ayew began his career in his home country of Ghana
playing for Nania
. He made his debut for the club at age 14. In 2005, he signed with his father's former club, Marseille, and spent two seasons in the club's youth academy before making his debut for the club in the 2007–08 season. In the following two seasons, Ayew played on loan with Lorient
and Arles-Avignon helping the latter team earn promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time. In 2010, Ayew returned to Marseille and became an integral part of the first team under manager Didier Deschamps
.
Though born in France
, Ayew is a Ghanaian international
. At youth level, he starred for and captained the under-20 team
that won both the 2009 African Youth Championship
and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
. At senior level, Ayew made his debut on 21 August 2007 against Senegal
at the New Den Stadium
in London
. He has since represented his nation at the 2008 and 2010 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
, a commune
in the arrondissement
of Lille
, to Ghanaian parents. His father, Abedi Pele
, was a professional football player and was playing for French club Lille
at the time. His father comes from a strong football family. Ayew is the nephew
of Kwame Ayew
and Sola Ayew, both of whom are former international football players. Ayew also has two brothers; Ibrahim
and Jordan
, and a sister, Imani. Ibrahim formerly played for Egypt
ian club Zamelek and currently plays for Belgian club Lierse SK and Jordan stars alongside Ayew at Marseille.
, a club whom his father is currently the chairman of, in Accra
, Ghana
. After four years of plying his trade in the club's youth academy, Ayew was promoted to the team's senior squad at the age of 14. Despite being on the senior team, he still participated in youth-sanctioned events, such as the 2004 edition of the Altstetten under-19 Tournament, in which he was named one of the tournament's most famous players. Ayew played professional football at Nania for two seasons before departing the club and returning to France to play for his father's former club Marseille
. Ayew joined the club on an aspirant (trainee) contract and, upon his arrival, was inserted into the club's youth system and placed onto the club's under-17 team. While there, he impressed coaches and teammates scoring 11 goals during the team's league campaign. Ayew also participated in training sessions with the senior team training alongside Salomon Olembé
, Habib Beye
, and Bixente Lizarazu
. Following the season, on 27 May 2007, Ayew signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal. He was officially promoted to the senior team and assigned the number 29 shirt.
coming on as a substitute for Modeste M'bami
in the 89th minute. Marseille lost the match 2–1. On 6 November, he made his UEFA Champions League
debut against Portuguese
champions Porto at the Estádio do Dragão
playing on the left wing in place of Bolo Zenden. Ayew played 77 minutes before being substituted out as Marseille were defeated 2–1, however Ayew earned praise from the media for his effective performance of containing Porto right back
José Bosingwa
. Five days later, Ayew earned his first league start against Lyon
at the Stade de Gerland. Ayew again featured heavily in the team as Marseille pulled off a 2–1 upset victory. Ayew finished the season with 13 total appearances; nine in league play, two in cup play, and two Champions League appearances. Ayew's first season with the club drew the attention of Premier League club Arsenal
who reportedly offered Marseille £5 million for the player. However, Marseille denied the approach.
Loan moves
For the 2008–09 season, Ayew switched to the number 8 shirt, however, due to the arrival of attackers Hatem Ben Arfa
, Sylvain Wiltord
, Bakari Koné
, and Mamadou Samassa
, Ayew was deemed surplus to requirements for the season and was loaned out to fellow first division club Lorient
for the entire season. Ayew was inserted 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, Ayew 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.
Two months later, on 31 August 2009, the last day of the transfer window, new manager Didier Deschamps
confirmed that Ayew would be joining newly promoted Ligue 2
club AC Arles-Avignon on loan for the entire 2009–10 season
. Ayew was given the number 10 shirt on arrival and was inserted into his favorable right wing position. He made his debut with the club on 11 September appearing as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Angers
. The following week, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 defeat to Tours
. He was ever present in the team's fall campaign, but due to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, missed the month of January. Ayew returned to the team on 5 February 2010 and appeared as a starter in all of the team's matches for the rest of the campaign. On 9 April, with the team in the midst of a promotion battle, Ayew scored a double in the team's 2–1 victory over Le Havre
. The following week, he struck again scoring the opener in the team's 1–1 draw with Guingamp. On 14 May, Arles-Avignon secured promotion to Ligue 1
following the team's 1–0 win over Clermont
. Ayew started and played the entire match. He finished the campaign with Arles-Avignon appearing in 26 total matches and scoring four goals.
Return to Marseille
After the successful league campaign with Arles-Avignon, on 16 May 2010, Marseille manager Didier Deschamps confirmed that Ayew would be returning to the team and that he will be earning some significant playing time with the club for the 2010–11 season
. On 5 August, Ayew signed a three-year contract extension with Marseille. The new deal keeps him at the club until June 2014. Despite the arrival of Loïc Rémy
, Ayew was inserted as a starter by Deschamps and scored his first goal in the second league match of the season against Valenciennes
in a 3–2 defeat. Following the international break in September, he scored a double against his former club Arles-Avignon in a 3–0 win. In the Coupe de la Ligue
, Ayew scored goals in victories over Guingamp and Monaco
in the Round of 16 and quarterfinals, respectively. On 20 November, he scored the only goal in a victory over Toulouse
. Ayew scored the goal two minutes from time. On 27 April 2011, Ayew scored his first professional hat-trick in a 4–2 victory over Nice
. His younger brother, Jordan, converted the other goal for Marseille in the win. Because of his outstanding performances throughout the season, Ayew was nominated for Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season, along with Marvin Martin
and Yann M'Vila
. Andre Dede Ayew was voted Marseille Best Player for the season 2010-2011.
Ayew was named in the squad for the 2011 Trophée des Champions
match against Lille OSC
held on 27 July 2011 at the Stade de Tanger
in Morocco.
He scored a hat-trick, including two 90th minute penalties, ensuring Marseille a 5-4 victory.
-Ghana
ian citizenship, Ayew was eligible for both France
and Ghana
. He, initially, chose France citing the failed inquiries of the Ghana Football Association
to contact him as his reason why, but declared Ghana to be his first option citing his father. Ayew was, subsequently, called up and participated in a training camp with the France under-18 team
. In 2007, he turned down several offers to play for the country's under-21 team
. Ayew later warned the Ghana Football Association
that he was on the verge of representing France at international level stating "At this moment there is only one choice to make because I have only received an invitation from one country and that is France". On 7 August 2007, Ayew was called up for the first time by Ghana coach Claude Le Roy
for the team's friendly match against Senegal
on 21 August. He made his international debut in the match appearing as a late-match substitute. On 11 January 2008, Ayew was named to the Ghana squad to play in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
At youth level, Ayew represented Ghana at under-20 level
and captained the team to victory at both the 2009 African Youth Championship
and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
. At the African Youth Championship, Ayew scored two goals against Cameroon
in the group stage and South Africa
in the semi-finals. The 4–3 semi-final result progressed Ghana to the final where the team defeated group stage opponents Cameroon 2–0. The championship victory resulted in the team qualifying for the ensuing U-20 World Cup. In the tournament, Ayew scored twice against England
in a 4–0 rout and the equalizing goal against South Africa in the Round of 16. Ghana later won the match in extra time through a goal from Dominic Adiyiah
. Ayew then captained the team to victories over the Korea Republic
and Hungary
in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively, to reach the final where they faced Brazil
. In the final, Ghana defeated the Brazilians 4–3 on penalties to win the U-20 World Cup. Ayew converted Ghana's first penalty in the shootout.
Ayew made his second major international tournament appearance by appearing at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. On 19 January 2010, in the team's final group stage match against Burkina Faso
, he scored his first international goal in 30th minute connecting on a header. Ghana won the match 1–0 and reached the final where they were defeated 1–0 by Egypt. Ayew appeared in all five matches the team contested. On 7 May 2010, Ayew was named to coach Milovan Rajevac's 30-man preliminary squad to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. He was later named to the 23-man team to compete in the competition alongside his brother Ibrahim. On 12 June, Ayew made his FIFA World Cup
debut in the team's opening group stage match against Serbia
starting ahead of the much more experienced Sulley Muntari
. He later started in the team's ensuing group stage matches against Australia and Germany
. In the team's Round of 16 match against the United States
, Ayew assisted on the game-winning goal scored by Asamoah Gyan
after sending a lob pass into the United States defense, which Gyan collected and then converted. For his performance in the match, Ayew was named Man of the Match
by FIFA
. Ayew missed the team's quarter-final defeat on penalties to Uruguay
due to yellow card accumulation.
Marseille
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian football player who currently plays for French club Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
in Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
. He is often referred to as simply Dédé. Ayew plays as a winger, but can play as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He is the second-born son of the three-time winner of the African Footballer of the Year
African Footballer of the Year
The African Footballer of the Year award, presented to the best African football player each year, has been conferred by the Confederation of African Football since 1992. An earlier African Footballer of the Year Golden Ball award was given out between 1970 and 1994 by France Football magazine...
award and FIFA 100
FIFA 100
The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelé's choice of the "greatest living footballers". Unveiled on 4 March 2004 at a gala ceremony in London, the FIFA 100 marked part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de...
member Abedi Pele
Abédi Pelé
Abedi Ayew, known professionally as Abedi Pele is a former Ghana International football player and captain. Having been given the nickname "Pelé" in recognition of his superior ability that evoked comparisons to Brazilian great Pelé, he found fame in France's Ligue 1 with Lille OSC and Olympique...
and has two other brothers, Ibrahim
Abdul Rahim Ayew
Abdul Ibrahim Ayew also known as Rahim Ayew is a Ghanaian footballer, currently playing for Lierse SK.-Career:...
and Jordan
Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew , is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for French Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.-Career:...
, who also play football.
Ayew began his career in his home country of Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
playing for Nania
Nania F.C.
Nania F.C. is an Ghanaian football club based in Legon. They are a member who are in Division One Middle League.-Match fixing Scandal:...
. He made his debut for the club at age 14. In 2005, he signed with his father's former club, Marseille, and spent two seasons in the club's youth academy before making his debut for the club in the 2007–08 season. In the following two seasons, Ayew played on loan with Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
and Arles-Avignon helping the latter team earn promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time. In 2010, Ayew returned to Marseille and became an integral part of the first team under manager Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps
Didier Claude Deschamps is a retired French footballer and current manager of Marseille. He played as a defensive midfielder. As an international, he assisted France with victories in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000...
.
Though born in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Ayew is a Ghanaian international
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
. At youth level, he starred for and captained the under-20 team
Ghana national under-20 football team
Ghana national U-20 football team known as the Black Satellites, the current FIFA U-20 World Cup Champions and African Youth Champions, have been a three-time African Champion in 1995, 1999, 2009 and a two-time Runner-up at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1993 and 2001...
that won both the 2009 African Youth Championship
2009 African Youth Championship
The 2009 African Youth Championship is a football tournament for Under 20 players. It was held in Rwanda from the 18th of January until the 1st of February 2009....
and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
. At senior level, Ayew made his debut on 21 August 2007 against Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
at the New Den Stadium
New Den Stadium
The Den , is a football stadium and the home of Millwall FC. It is situated in South Bermondsey, South East London, almost directly adjacent to the railway line between London Bridge and New Cross Gate, plus the SELCHP incinerator. It is under a quarter of a mile away from original Den...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. He has since represented his nation at the 2008 and 2010 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.
Personal life
Ayew was born in SeclinSeclin
Seclin is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It is part of the Urban Community of Lille Métropole.Ghana national football team footballer Andre Ayew was born in Seclin.-Twin towns — Sister cities:...
, a commune
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
in the arrondissement
Arrondissements of France
The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts.The capital of an arrondissement/district is called a subprefecture...
of Lille
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France . It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium...
, to Ghanaian parents. His father, Abedi Pele
Abédi Pelé
Abedi Ayew, known professionally as Abedi Pele is a former Ghana International football player and captain. Having been given the nickname "Pelé" in recognition of his superior ability that evoked comparisons to Brazilian great Pelé, he found fame in France's Ligue 1 with Lille OSC and Olympique...
, was a professional football player and was playing for French club Lille
Lille OSC
LOSC Lille Métropole is a French association football club based in Lille. The club was founded in 1944 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football. Lille plays its home matches at the Stade Lille-Metropole in nearby Villeneuve-d'Ascq. In 2012, the...
at the time. His father comes from a strong football family. Ayew is the nephew
Nephew
Nephew is a son of one's sibling or sibling-in-law, and niece is a daughter of one's sibling or a sibling-in-law. Sons and daughters of siblings-in-law are also informally referred to as nephews and nieces respectively, even though there is no blood relation...
of Kwame Ayew
Kwame Ayew
Kwame Ayew is a retired Ghanaian footballer who played as a striker.During nearly 20 years, in played professionally in six countries, mainly in Portugal, where he appeared for four teams in the 90's.-Club career:...
and Sola Ayew, both of whom are former international football players. Ayew also has two brothers; Ibrahim
Abdul Rahim Ayew
Abdul Ibrahim Ayew also known as Rahim Ayew is a Ghanaian footballer, currently playing for Lierse SK.-Career:...
and Jordan
Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew , is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for French Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.-Career:...
, and a sister, Imani. Ibrahim formerly played for Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian club Zamelek and currently plays for Belgian club Lierse SK and Jordan stars alongside Ayew at Marseille.
Early career
Ayew began his career at the age of ten playing for NaniaNania F.C.
Nania F.C. is an Ghanaian football club based in Legon. They are a member who are in Division One Middle League.-Match fixing Scandal:...
, a club whom his father is currently the chairman of, in Accra
Accra
Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an urban population of 1,658,937 according to the 2000 census. Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous...
, Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
. After four years of plying his trade in the club's youth academy, Ayew was promoted to the team's senior squad at the age of 14. Despite being on the senior team, he still participated in youth-sanctioned events, such as the 2004 edition of the Altstetten under-19 Tournament, in which he was named one of the tournament's most famous players. Ayew played professional football at Nania for two seasons before departing the club and returning to France to play for his father's former club Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
. Ayew joined the club on an aspirant (trainee) contract and, upon his arrival, was inserted into the club's youth system and placed onto the club's under-17 team. While there, he impressed coaches and teammates scoring 11 goals during the team's league campaign. Ayew also participated in training sessions with the senior team training alongside Salomon Olembé
Salomon Olembé
René Salomon Olembé-Olembé is a Cameroonian football player, currently on trial with Burnley F.C..Olembé played for Cameroon at the 1998 World Cup, as well as the 2004 African Cup of Nations...
, Habib Beye
Habib Beye
Habib Beye is a French born Senegalese footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers on loan from Aston Villa and for the Senegal national team...
, and Bixente Lizarazu
Bixente Lizarazu
Bixente Lizarazu is a former football left defender who played most notably for Girondins de Bordeaux and Bayern Munich, as well as the French national team.-Football career:...
. Following the season, on 27 May 2007, Ayew signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal. He was officially promoted to the senior team and assigned the number 29 shirt.
Marseille
Ayew made his professional debut for Marseille on 15 August 2007 in a league match against ValenciennesValenciennes FC
Valenciennes Football Club is a French association football club based in Valenciennes. The club was founded in 1913 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Valenciennes plays its home matches at the recently-built Stade du Hainaut located within the city...
coming on as a substitute for Modeste M'bami
Modeste M'Bami
Modeste M'bami is a Cameroonian football player .-Club career:M'Bami started his career in his home country by playing for Dynamo Douala but was quickly spotted by foreign clubs. He joined CS Sedan Ardennes during the summer of 2000...
in the 89th minute. Marseille lost the match 2–1. On 6 November, he made his UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
debut against Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
champions Porto at the Estádio do Dragão
Estádio do Dragão
The Estádio do Dragão is a football stadium located in Porto, Portugal, with an all-seated capacity of 50,399. Inaugurated on November 16, 2003, it is the current home ground of F.C. Porto, having replaced the club's old venue, the Estádio das Antas...
playing on the left wing in place of Bolo Zenden. Ayew played 77 minutes before being substituted out as Marseille were defeated 2–1, however Ayew earned praise from the media for his effective performance of containing Porto right back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
José Bosingwa
José Bosingwa
José Bosingwa da Silva , known as Bosingwa, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, as a right defender.-Early years:...
. Five days later, Ayew earned his first league start against Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
at the Stade de Gerland. Ayew again featured heavily in the team as Marseille pulled off a 2–1 upset victory. Ayew finished the season with 13 total appearances; nine in league play, two in cup play, and two Champions League appearances. Ayew's first season with the club drew the attention of Premier League club Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
who reportedly offered Marseille £5 million for the player. However, Marseille denied the approach.
Loan moves
For the 2008–09 season, Ayew switched to the number 8 shirt, however, due to the arrival of attackers Hatem Ben Arfa
Hatem Ben Arfa
Hatem Ben Arfa is a French association football player who plays for English club Newcastle United in the Premier League. He plays as a winger, preferably on the left side, and an attacking midfielder...
, Sylvain Wiltord
Sylvain Wiltord
Sylvain Claude Wiltord is a French footballer who currently plays for FC Nantes. With the French national team, Wiltord has won Euro 2000 and reached the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup....
, Bakari Koné
Bakari Koné
Bakari Koné is an Ivorian football striker who plays for Qatar League side Lekhwiya.-Early career:Like many other Ivorian stars, he began his career at the famed youth academy at ASEC Mimosas, run by Frenchman Jean-Marc Guillou in his home country. Guillou recalls: "One day, when I was passing...
, and Mamadou Samassa
Mamadou Samassa
Mamadou Samassa is a French-born Malian football player of Senegalese descent who currently plays for French club Valenciennes in Ligue 1...
, Ayew was deemed surplus to requirements for the season and was loaned out to fellow first division club Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
for the entire season. Ayew was inserted by manager Christian Gourcuff
Christian Gourcuff
Christian Gourcuff in Hanvec, Brittany is a French football manager and former player. He currently manages French Ligue 1 side Lorient....
as one of the team's focal points of the attack alongside Fabrice Abriel
Fabrice Abriel
Fabrice Abriel in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine is a French footballer currently playing for OGC Nice.- External links :...
, Kevin Gameiro
Kevin Gameiro
Kévin Gameiro is a French international footballer who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. He plays as a striker whose influence can extend out on the wings and in the hole...
, and Rafik Saïfi
Rafik Saïfi
Rafik Saïfi is an Algerian professional football player who is currently playing for Amiens SC in the Championnat National.-Characteristics:...
and made his debut on 16 August 2008 coming on as a substitute in a 0–0 draw against Lyon. On 27 September 2008, Ayew scored his first professional goal after netting the opener in the team's 1–1 draw with Sochaux
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
. A month later, he scored his second career goal in a 4–1 rout of Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city...
. 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.
Two months later, on 31 August 2009, the last day of the transfer window, new manager Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps
Didier Claude Deschamps is a retired French footballer and current manager of Marseille. He played as a defensive midfielder. As an international, he assisted France with victories in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000...
confirmed that Ayew would be joining newly promoted Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
club AC Arles-Avignon on loan for the entire 2009–10 season
2009–10 Ligue 2
The Ligue 2 2009–10 season was the sixty-ninth edition since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and the league began on 7 August and ended on 14 May 2010....
. Ayew was given the number 10 shirt on arrival and was inserted into his favorable right wing position. He made his debut with the club on 11 September appearing as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Angers
Angers SCO
Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest is a French association football club based in Angers. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second division of French football having achieved promotion to the league in 2007. Angers play its home matches at the Stade Jean Bouin located...
. The following week, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 defeat to Tours
Tours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...
. He was ever present in the team's fall campaign, but due to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, missed the month of January. Ayew returned to the team on 5 February 2010 and appeared as a starter in all of the team's matches for the rest of the campaign. On 9 April, with the team in the midst of a promotion battle, Ayew scored a double in the team's 2–1 victory over Le Havre
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
. The following week, he struck again scoring the opener in the team's 1–1 draw with Guingamp. On 14 May, Arles-Avignon secured promotion to Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
following the team's 1–0 win over Clermont
Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot Auvergne 63 is a French association football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. The first incarnation of the club was formed in 1911 and the current club was created in 1990 as a result of a merger...
. Ayew started and played the entire match. He finished the campaign with Arles-Avignon appearing in 26 total matches and scoring four goals.
Return to Marseille
After the successful league campaign with Arles-Avignon, on 16 May 2010, Marseille manager Didier Deschamps confirmed that Ayew would be returning to the team and that he will be earning some significant playing time with the club for the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Ligue 1
The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011...
. On 5 August, Ayew signed a three-year contract extension with Marseille. The new deal keeps him at the club until June 2014. Despite the arrival of Loïc Rémy
Loïc Rémy
Loïc Rémy is a French international footballer who plays for French club Marseille in Ligue 1. Rémy primarily plays in the lead striker role, but also operates on the wings and as a second striker...
, Ayew was inserted as a starter by Deschamps and scored his first goal in the second league match of the season against Valenciennes
Valenciennes FC
Valenciennes Football Club is a French association football club based in Valenciennes. The club was founded in 1913 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Valenciennes plays its home matches at the recently-built Stade du Hainaut located within the city...
in a 3–2 defeat. Following the international break in September, he scored a double against his former club Arles-Avignon in a 3–0 win. In the Coupe de la Ligue
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
, Ayew scored goals in victories over Guingamp and Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
in the Round of 16 and quarterfinals, respectively. On 20 November, he scored the only goal in a victory over Toulouse
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
. Ayew scored the goal two minutes from time. On 27 April 2011, Ayew scored his first professional hat-trick in a 4–2 victory over Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
. His younger brother, Jordan, converted the other goal for Marseille in the win. Because of his outstanding performances throughout the season, Ayew was nominated for Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season, along with Marvin Martin
Marvin Martin
Marvin Martin is a French international footballer who currently plays for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1. He plays as a creative play-making midfielder and is described as a player with "very good technique on the ball" and "excellent vision", which compensates for his relatively small frame...
and Yann M'Vila
Yann M'Vila
Yann M'Vila is a French international footballer who plays for French club Rennes in Ligue 1. He operates as a defensive midfielder and is described by his club as a player who possesses "excellent defensive abilities" and "impressive physical strength"...
. Andre Dede Ayew was voted Marseille Best Player for the season 2010-2011.
Ayew was named in the squad for the 2011 Trophée des Champions
2011 Trophée des Champions
The 2011 Trophée des champions was the 16th edition of the French supercup. The match was to be contested by the winners of Ligue 1 the previous season, Lille, and the defending Coupe de France champions. However, due to Lille also winning the Coupe de France the previous season, the club faced...
match against Lille OSC
Lille OSC
LOSC Lille Métropole is a French association football club based in Lille. The club was founded in 1944 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football. Lille plays its home matches at the Stade Lille-Metropole in nearby Villeneuve-d'Ascq. In 2012, the...
held on 27 July 2011 at the Stade de Tanger
Stade de Tanger
Stade de Tanger, also known as the Stade Ibn Battouta, is a multi-use stadium in Tanger, Morocco. Once completed in 2011, it will be used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 people...
in Morocco.
He scored a hat-trick, including two 90th minute penalties, ensuring Marseille a 5-4 victory.
International career
Due to having dual FrenchFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
-Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian citizenship, Ayew was eligible for both France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
and Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
. He, initially, chose France citing the failed inquiries of the Ghana Football Association
Ghana Football Association
The Ghana Football Association is the governing body of association football in Ghana, based in Accra.-Amateur Status:It is on record that the game of Football was introduced into the Gold Coast towards the close of the 19th century by Merchants from Europe, who had then invaded the coastal areas...
to contact him as his reason why, but declared Ghana to be his first option citing his father. Ayew was, subsequently, called up and participated in a training camp with the France under-18 team
France national under-18 football team
The France national under-18 football team is the national under-18 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team serves as a feeder team to the under-19 team as its matches aren't competitive...
. In 2007, he turned down several offers to play for the country's under-21 team
France national under-21 football team
The France national under-21 football team , known in France as Les Espoirs , is the national under-21 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. Ayew later warned the Ghana Football Association
Ghana Football Association
The Ghana Football Association is the governing body of association football in Ghana, based in Accra.-Amateur Status:It is on record that the game of Football was introduced into the Gold Coast towards the close of the 19th century by Merchants from Europe, who had then invaded the coastal areas...
that he was on the verge of representing France at international level stating "At this moment there is only one choice to make because I have only received an invitation from one country and that is France". On 7 August 2007, Ayew was called up for the first time by Ghana coach Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy
Claude Le Roy is a French football manager and former player, who gained prominence at international level as coach to the Senegal and Ghana national teams...
for the team's friendly match against Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
on 21 August. He made his international debut in the match appearing as a late-match substitute. On 11 January 2008, Ayew was named to the Ghana squad to play in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
At youth level, Ayew represented Ghana at under-20 level
Ghana national under-20 football team
Ghana national U-20 football team known as the Black Satellites, the current FIFA U-20 World Cup Champions and African Youth Champions, have been a three-time African Champion in 1995, 1999, 2009 and a two-time Runner-up at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1993 and 2001...
and captained the team to victory at both the 2009 African Youth Championship
2009 African Youth Championship
The 2009 African Youth Championship is a football tournament for Under 20 players. It was held in Rwanda from the 18th of January until the 1st of February 2009....
and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
. At the African Youth Championship, Ayew scored two goals against Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
in the group stage and South Africa
South Africa national under-20 football team
The South Africa national under-20 football team, is a youth football team, which represents South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the African Youth...
in the semi-finals. The 4–3 semi-final result progressed Ghana to the final where the team defeated group stage opponents Cameroon 2–0. The championship victory resulted in the team qualifying for the ensuing U-20 World Cup. In the tournament, Ayew scored twice against England
England national under-20 football team
- Round of 16 :-Friendlies:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup running from 29 July to the 20 August 2011.-Recent call-ups:...
in a 4–0 rout and the equalizing goal against South Africa in the Round of 16. Ghana later won the match in extra time through a goal from Dominic Adiyiah
Dominic Adiyiah
Dominic Adiyiah is a Ghanaian professional footballer, who plays as a striker for Karşıyaka and the Ghana national team.-Early career:...
. Ayew then captained the team to victories over the Korea Republic
Korea Republic national under-20 football team
The South Korea national under-20 football team represents South Korea in international youth football competitions.-FIFA U-20 World Cup:-AFC U-19 Championship:* Winner* : shared winner* DNP : Did Not Participate* DNQ : Did Not Qualify...
and Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively, to reach the final where they faced Brazil
Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
. In the final, Ghana defeated the Brazilians 4–3 on penalties to win the U-20 World Cup. Ayew converted Ghana's first penalty in the shootout.
Ayew made his second major international tournament appearance by appearing at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. On 19 January 2010, in the team's final group stage match against Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
, he scored his first international goal in 30th minute connecting on a header. Ghana won the match 1–0 and reached the final where they were defeated 1–0 by Egypt. Ayew appeared in all five matches the team contested. On 7 May 2010, Ayew was named to coach Milovan Rajevac's 30-man preliminary squad to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. He was later named to the 23-man team to compete in the competition alongside his brother Ibrahim. On 12 June, Ayew made his FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
debut in the team's opening group stage match against Serbia
Serbia national football team
The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
starting ahead of the much more experienced Sulley Muntari
Sulley Muntari
Sulleyman Ali "Sulley" Muntari is a Ghanaian international footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club Inter Milan in Italy. He has 66 caps for The Black Stars of Ghana.-Early career:...
. He later started in the team's ensuing group stage matches against Australia and Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. In the team's Round of 16 match against the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, Ayew assisted on the game-winning goal scored by Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian professional footballer, who plays as a striker for Emirati club Al Ain in the UAE Pro-League , and the Ghana national team....
after sending a lob pass into the United States defense, which Gyan collected and then converted. For his performance in the match, Ayew was named Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
by FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
. Ayew missed the team's quarter-final defeat on penalties to Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
due to yellow card accumulation.
Club
(Correct as of 24 October 2011)| Club | Season | League | CupIncludes Coupe de France Coupe de France The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation... and Coupe de la Ligue Coupe de la Ligue The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel... matches |
Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
OtherIncludes FIFA Club World Cup FIFA Club World Cup The FIFA Club World Cup is a football competition between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations.The first FIFA Club World Championship took place in Brazil in January 2000... , UEFA Super Cup, and Trophée des champions Trophée des champions The Trophée des champions , is a French association football trophy contested in an annual match between the champions of Ligue 1 and the winners of the Coupe de France. It is equivalent to the Super Cups found in many countries... matches |
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| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Marseille Olympique de Marseille Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In... |
2007–08 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |— | 14 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Lorient FC Lorient Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian... |
2008–09 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |— | |— | 24 | 3 | 3 | |||||
| Arles-Avignon | 2009–10 2009–10 Ligue 1 The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated... |
25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |— | |— | 26 | 4 | 3 | |||||
| Marseille Olympique de Marseille Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In... |
2010–11 2010–11 Ligue 1 The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011... |
37 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 13 | 3 |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Ligue 1 The 2011–12 Ligue 1 season is the 74th since its establishment. Lille are the defending champions. The league schedule was announced on 31 March 2011 and the fixtures were determined on 10 June. The season began on 6 August 2011 and will end on 20 May 2012... |
12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | 49 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 22 | 4 | |
| Career total | 105 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 130 | 29 | 9 | |
International
- (Correct as of 11 October 2011)
| National team | Season | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana Ghana national football team The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association... |
2007–08 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009–10 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2010–11 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 32 | 2 |
International goals – Ghana
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 19 January 2010 | Estádio 11 de Novembro Estádio 11 de Novembro The Estádio 11 de Novembro is a multi-use stadium in Luanda, Angola. Completed in 2010 ahead of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, it hosted nine matches during the tournament, including five Group A matches, one group b match, one quarter final, one semi-final, and the final. Its capacity is... , Angola Angola Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city... |
1 – 0 | 1 – 0 | 2010 Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 2 | 5 September 2010 | Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba Lobamba Lobamba is the traditional and legislative capital of Swaziland, seat of the Parliament and residence of the Queen Mother. It is located in the west of the country, in the Ezulwini valley, 16 km from Mbabane, in the district of Hhohho... |
1 – 0 | 3 – 0 | 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
Club
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
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- Trophée des championsTrophée des championsThe Trophée des champions , is a French association football trophy contested in an annual match between the champions of Ligue 1 and the winners of the Coupe de France. It is equivalent to the Super Cups found in many countries...
: (1) 20102010 Trophée des ChampionsThe 2010 Trophée des champions was the 15th edition of the French supercup. The match was contested by the winners of Ligue 1 the previous season, Olympique de Marseille, and the winners of the Coupe de France the previous season, Paris Saint-Germain. The match was played, for the second... - Coupe de la LigueCoupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
: (1) 20112011 Coupe de la Ligue FinalThe 2011 Coupe de la Ligue Final was the 17th final of France's football league cup competition, the Coupe de la Ligue, a football competition for the 44 teams that the Ligue de Football Professionnel manages. The final took place on 23 April 2011 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis and was...
- Trophée des champions
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International
GhanaGhana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
- African Youth ChampionshipAfrican Youth ChampionshipThe African Youth Championship is the main international youth football competition for CAF nations, and is competed for by under 20 year olds...
: 20092009 African Youth ChampionshipThe 2009 African Youth Championship is a football tournament for Under 20 players. It was held in Rwanda from the 18th of January until the 1st of February 2009.... - FIFA U-20 World CupFIFA U-20 World CupThe FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
: 20092009 FIFA U-20 World CupThe 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...