Jordan Ayew cemented his place in Premier League history on Saturday by scoring a penalty for Leicester City in their clash against Chelsea.

The goal, his 40th in the league, officially makes Ayew the highest-scoring Ghanaian player in Premier League history.

The Black Stars forward, who transferred to Leicester City from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2023, has been a consistent performer this season, already netting three goals in 11 appearances for his new club.

Ayew’s journey in the Premier League began in 2015 with Aston Villa after a move from French club Lorient. Following two seasons at Villa Park, he joined Swansea City, where he made a notable impact.

In 2018, Ayew secured a loan move to Crystal Palace, which turned into a permanent deal the following year thanks to his standout performances.

Over six years at Selhurst Park, Ayew became a crucial part of the team before joining Leicester City, where he continues to showcase his skills.

Here are the top Ghanaian scorers in Premier League history:


  1. Jordan Ayew - 40 goals

  2. Tony Yeboah - 24 goals

  3. Jeffrey Schlupp - 22 goals

  4. Andre Ayew - 21 goals

  5. Michael Essien - 17 goals

  6. Antoine Semenyo - 13 goals

  7. Asamoah Gyan - 10 goals

  8. Mohammed Kudus - 10 goals

Ayew’s achievement underscores his consistency and longevity in one of football’s most competitive leagues, further solidifying his legacy among Ghanaian football legends.