Sheffield: Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has joined Sheffield United, marking the fifth English club of his career and continuing his extensive tenure in English football. The Ghana international completed his move to the Championship side following his departure from Leicester City, where he played during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.
According to Ghana Web, as Ayew embarks on this new chapter with Sheffield United, it is worth revisiting his journey across his previous four English clubs and the statistics he garnered at each. Ayew first arrived in England in 2015, transferring from Lorient to Aston Villa. During his two seasons at Villa Park, he made 58 appearances, netted 10 goals, and registered four assists.
In 2017, Ayew transferred to Swansea City, where he experienced his most prolific period in terms of goals per game. At the Welsh club, he made 58 appearances, scored 12 goals, and provided six assists. His tenure at Swansea overlapped with his eventual move to Crystal Palace, where he became one of the Premier League's most seasoned Ghanaian players. From 2018 to 2024, Ayew made 212 appearances for Palace, scoring 23 goals and contributing 21 assists.
Ayew's journey continued with a switch to Leicester City in 2024, where he added 80 more appearances to his English football record. During his two-year stint with the Foxes, he scored 12 goals and provided four assists. Cumulatively, across his five English clubs, Ayew amassed 408 appearances, 57 goals, and 35 assists, underscoring his enduring presence and impact in English football.