Better known as Ghana football's first family, the Ayew family has significantly contributed to the development of football in Ghana and Africa as a whole. For decades, the family patriarch was a trailblazer in African and global football, a feat that his sons are now emulating. Dig in here and discover more about Abédi Pelé's sons.

Abedi Pele's sons — Jordan (Left), Ibrahim (Centre) and André Ayew pose during official FIFA World Cup portrait sessions. Photo by Patrick Smith, Jamie Squire and Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA.
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Does Abédi Pele have a son? The retired attacking midfielder's sons, André, Jordan and Ibrahim Ayew, are among the few globally acclaimed brothers playing football currently. This article details Abédi Pelé's sons' full names, ages, professional journeys, and achievements.

Abédi Pelé's sons' profile summary and bio

Full name	Ibrahim Abdul Rahim Ayew	André Morgan Rami Ayew	Jordan Pierre Ayew
Nickname	Rahim, Número cinco	Dede, Mopao	Jo
Date of birth	16th April 1988	17th December 1989	11th September 1991
Age as of November 2023	35 years	33 years	32 years
Zodiac sign	Aries	Scorpio	Virgo
Place of birth	Tamale, Ghana	Seclin, Nord department, France	Marseille, South France
Current residence	Gibraltar	Ghana	London
Height	178 centimetres (5'8")	1.75 centimetres (5'9").	182 centimetres (6'0")
Weight	78 kilograms (171.9 lbs)	72 kilograms (158.7 lbs)	80 kilograms (176 lbs)
Relationship status	Married	Married	Married
Spouse	Sabrina Maxine	Yvonne Ayew	Denise Acquah
Children	1	2	2
Playing position	Right back	Left winger	Centre forward
Current team (as of November 2023)	Lincoln Red Imps FC	Without club	Crystal Palace
Net worth	$1.1 million	$5 Million	$2 million
Social media pages	Instagram, X(Twitter)	Instagram, X(Twitter)	Instagram, X(Twitter)

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Who are Abédi Pelé's sons?

According to various tabloids, Ibrahim Ayew was born in Ghana to Abédi Pele and his first wife. Pelé and his wife, Maha Ayew, met in the late 1980s before getting married in the late 1980s and tied the knot on August 9, 1987. In 1989, Abédi Pelé Ayew's son, André, two years before the birth of their last-born son, Jordan Pierre.

Who is Pelé's son? — Abédi Pelé' and his sons, Ibrahim, André and Jordan. Photo by @jordanayew9.
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The last of Abédi Pelé's children, Imani Ayew, was born on the 6th of June 1998. Unlike his other children, Abédi Pelé's daughter has risen to fame as a fashion model and founder of Yidana Collections. This Ghanaian enterprise deals with limited-edition and ethically handmade products.

What are the ages of Abédi Pelé's sons?

Born on the 16th of April 1988, Ibrahim Abdul Rahim was 35 years old at the time of writing. His brothers, André and Jordan, are 33 and 32 years old, respectively, as of November 2023.

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Abédi Pelé's sons' nationalities

Lincoln Red Imps FC right back Rahim is one of the most famous Ghanaian athletes. His brothers, André and Jordan, are Afro-French footballers with Ghanaian citizenship.

Pele's family — Olympique Marseille's Abedi Pele dribbles the ball past Red Star Belgrade's Robert Prosinecki during a European Cup Final match on May 29, 1991, in Bari, Italy. Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography.
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Abédi Pelé's sons' careers

The Abédi family has produced some of the best brothers in football. The family patriarch, Abédi Pelé, and his brothers, Sola and Kwame Ayew, were the first trio of brothers on the scene, representing Ghana internationally. Scroll down and have a look at the highlights and accomplishments of the three brothers in football.

Ibrahim Ayew

Rahim is a four-time Gibraltar Cup winner whose professional career began with two youth teams at Adisadel College and his father's Nania F.C. Since then, the number-five defensive midfielder has played for Bruno's Magpies, Lincoln FC, Europa FC, Asante Kotoko, Lierse SK, Zamalek, Eleven Wise as well as the Ghanaian Under-17, Under 23 and senior national teams.

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At the time of writing, he had made 200 appearances with six goals and three assists. Here is a summary of the eldest Ayew's awards.

Who are the sons of Abedi Pele? — Black Stars' Ibrahim Ayew (In white) duels with Super Eagles' player Yakubu during their AFCON semi-final match on January 28, 2010, at 11 de Novembro Stadium in Luanda. Photo by Issouf Sanogo/ AFP.
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2022/23, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17 Gibraltar Cup Winner
2018 Gibraltar Supercup Winner
2017 Gibraltar Champion
2013/14 Ghanaian Champion

André Ayew

Since 2006, the Seclin-born winger has played for Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Olympique Marseille, Fenerbahce, Swansea City, Al-Sadd SC, Athlétic Club Arlésien, and FC Lorient. However, his youth days were spent at TSV 1860 München, Nania FC, and the Olympique Marseille youth teams.

Although the former left-winger is without a club, his 27-year career can be summed up in 542 soccer games with 153 goals and 58 assists. Have a look at some of his awards according to Transfermarkt.

Who is Pele's son? — Nottingham Forest's winger André Ayew in action during a Premier League match against Newcastle United at City Ground on March 17, 2023, in Nottingham, England. Photo by Laurence Griffiths.
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2022 Order of the Star Award
2021/22 Qatari Champion
2021 Footballer of the Year
2020/21 Qatari Cup Winner (Emir of Qatar Cup)
2014/15 Africa Cup of Nations' top goalscorer
2011/12, 2010/11, 2009/10 French Super Cup Winner
2011/12 French League Cup Winner
2009 Ghanaian Under-20 World Cup Champion
2009 Ghanaian Under-20 Africa Cup Winner

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Jordan Ayew

Jordan is the number 9 forward for Crystal Palace. His football career began in 2000 at Lyon Duchère and later at the Olympique de Marseille Under-19 youth club. The other teams he has played for include FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, FC Lorient, Olympique Marseille, Swansea City, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace.

The former Black Stars captain has played in 514 matches with 83 goals throughout his career. Scroll down for a summary of Dede Ayew's awards and trophies as of November 2023.

Who is Jordan Ayew's father? — Jordan Ayew was pictured in action during the World Cup match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022, in Doha, Qatar. Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates.
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2020 Ghana Player of the Year
2019/20 Crystal Palace Player of the Year
2019/20 Crystal Palace Players' Player of the Year
2019/20 Crystal Palace Goal of the Season
2017/18 Swansea City Players’ Player of the Season
2017/18 Swansea City Goal of the Season
2009/10 French Champion
2011/12, 2010/11, 2009/10 French League Cup Winner
2011/12, 2010/11 French Super Cup Winner

Did Pelé's sons ever play for Ghana?

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Rahim has played for Ghana's Under-20, Under- 17 and senior teams. Although he spent his first cap on the bench, the Tamale-born midfielder's first international match against Benin on November 10, 2009, paved the way for six more caps. In 2010, he was part of the Ghanaian national football squad's roster that made it to the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final stage.

According to Transfermarkt, his sibling, Dede, has had 114 caps for the Black Stars and 13 more appearances for the Under-20 and Under-18 teams. The left winger made 24 goals and seven assists for the senior team and four goals for the Under-20 squad. At the time of writing, tabloids suggest that he will return to the Black Stars in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros.

Crystal Palace's captain Jordan made his first international football debut during the 2012 CAF qualifiers against Swaziland on September 05, 2010. Since then, he has received 90 caps for the senior squad, scoring 20 goals with nine assists.

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Have Abédi Pelé and his sons ever played for the same football team?

On various occasions, Abédi Pelé and his sons, Rahim, Dede, and Jordan, played for the same national team over the course of their careers. Alongside their uncles, Sol and Kwame, the Ayew family has become one of the best footballers in Ghana of all time.

Have the Ayew brothers ever played together?

The footballing brothers have played together and against each other on various occasions. Jordan and Dede have played together in nearly 170 matches for Swansea City, Olympique Marseille, and Ghana. Regarded as Ghana's best football players, the brothers have also clashed in five games against each other.

Abédi Pelé's sons have successfully picked up the baton from their father. Their presence in international football continues to influence African football.

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