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Amin Chiakha
Amin Chiakha (أمين شياخة), Danish-born Algerian striker born 2006, F.C. Copenhagen academy product and 2023/24 UEFA Youth League joint top scorer, now at Rosenborg BK after an August 2026 permanent transfer and an Algeria international.
André Ayew
André Ayew, also known as André Morgan Rami Ayew, is a Ghanaian footballer, son of Abédi Pelé, who starred for Marseille and Swansea City and holds Ghana's appearance record.
André Onana
André Onana, Cameroonian goalkeeper of Ajax, Inter Milan, Manchester United, and Trabzonspor; 2023 Champions League finalist, elite passing keeper, £47.2m 2023 United signing, later loaned to Trabzonspor.
Anis Hadj Moussa (أنيس حاج موسى)
Anis Hadj Moussa (أنيس حاج موسى), born 2002 in France, is an Algerian wide forward for Feyenoord (contract to 2029) and Algeria, a left-footed inverted winger who won the 2024/25 Super Cup and played at AFCON 2025 and the 2026 World Cup.
Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo, born London 2000, Ghanaian winger and forward; Bournemouth star under Iraola, signed by Manchester City January 2026 for an initial £62.5m, No 42, first Ghanaian in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Arouna Koné
Arouna Koné, Ivorian striker born 1983 in Anyama; played for PSV, Sevilla, Levante, Wigan, Everton, Sivasspor; won Eredivisie twice and 2013 FA Cup; Ivory Coast at 2006 World Cup.
Arthur Masuaku
Arthur Masuaku (Fuka-Arthur Masuaku Kawela, b. 1993), Congolese left-back from Lille; played for Olympiacos, West Ham, Beşiktaş, Sunderland, Lens, and Konyaspor; DR Congo international with AFCON and 2026 World Cup appearances.
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan, nicknamed Baby Jet, Ghanaian striker (born 1985, Accra), Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 goals in 109 caps and Africa's leading World Cup scorer with six goals; retired 2023.
Ayoub El Kaabi (أيوب الكعبي)
Ayoub El Kaabi (أيوب الكعبي), born 1993 in Casablanca, Moroccan striker for Olympiacos and Morocco; scored the only goal of the 2024 Conference League final and two overhead kicks at AFCON 2025.
Ayoub Mouloua
Ayoub Mouloua (أيوب مولوع), Moroccan centre-forward born 2002 in Rabat; FUS Rabat youth product who signed for Aberdeen FC in June 2026 and has 2 Morocco caps.
Ayoube Amaimouni
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab (أيوب الميموني), born 2004 in Vic, Spain, is a Moroccan left-footed winger for Eintracht Frankfurt and Morocco, rising from the German fifth tier to the Bundesliga and the 2026 World Cup.
Aziz Issah
Aziz Issah (Abdul Aziz Issah, born 2005, Accra) is a Ghanaian left-footed right winger for Barça Atlètic and Ghana. Dreams FC FA Cup winner, two Barcelona loans then a permanent 2028 deal, Ghana senior debut at the 2025 Unity Cup.
Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi, Moroccan central midfielder born 2000 in Casablanca; 2022 World Cup breakout with fourth-placed Morocco; played for Angers, Marseille, Panathinaikos, and Girona; rejoined Panathinaikos permanently in September 2026.
Baba Rahman
Baba Rahman (Abdul Rahman Baba, born 1994) is a Ghanaian left-back at PAOK and the Ghana national team; signed by Chelsea from Augsburg for £17.7m in 2015, his career was derailed by a 2017 AFCON knee injury before a permanent 2023 move to Greece.
Badou Ndiaye
Badou Ndiaye (Pape Alioune Ndiaye), Senegalese midfielder born 1990 in Dakar; Diambars academy, Bodø/Glimt, Galatasaray, Stoke City (€16M, 2018). Two Turkish titles, two Turkish Cups, 24 Senegal caps, 2018 World Cup; retired.
Baghdad Bounedjah (بغداد بونجاح)
Baghdad Bounedjah (بغداد بونجاح), born 1991 in Oran, Algerian striker for Al Shamal SC and Algeria; AFCON 2019 final goalscorer, ex-Al Sadd record scorer, IFFHS world top scorer 2018.
Bakary Sako
Bakary Sako, born 1988 in Ivry-sur-Seine, is a Malian left-footed forward and ex-France U21 player. Known for Wolves (124 apps, 38 goals), Crystal Palace (47 Premier League apps, 5 goals), and Mali debut 5 March 2014 vs Senegal.
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (born 2007, Mékhé, Senegal) is a Senegalese midfielder for FC Bayern Munich, number 39, signed permanently in 2026 from Gambinos Stars Africa via Red&Gold Football; a Senegal 2026 World Cup squad member with two caps.
Bartholomew Ogbeche
Bartholomew Owogbalor Ogbeche, Nigerian striker born 1984 in Ogoja; ex-PSG youngest scorer, 2002 World Cup player, and ISL all-time top scorer with 63 goals for four clubs.
Bazoumana Touré
Bazoumana Touré, Ivorian left winger born 2006 in Bouaké; ASEC Mimosas, Hammarby IF, TSG Hoffenheim, then Newcastle United from July 2026; Côte d'Ivoire international, 2026 World Cup squad member.
Benik Afobe
Benik Tunani Afobe (born 1993, Leyton, London) is a Congolese forward and former Arsenal academy player; 16 clubs including Wolves, Bournemouth, Stoke, Millwall, Trabzonspor; DR Congo international.
Benjamin Asare
Benjamin Asare (born 1992) is a Ghanaian goalkeeper for Accra Hearts of Oak and the Black Stars; former trotro mate, 2025 SWAG honoree, and first GPL goalkeeper to play for Ghana at a World Cup (2026).
Benni McCarthy
Benni McCarthy (Benedict Saul McCarthy, born 1977, Cape Town), South African striker, Bafana Bafana's all-time top scorer with 31 goals, 2004 Champions League winner with Porto, later Manchester United first-team coach and Kenya head coach.
Benoît Assou-Ekotto
Benoît Assou-Ekotto, born 1984 in Arras, France, is a retired left-back who made 204 Tottenham Hotspur appearances (2006-2015), played for Cameroon at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, and was known for calling football a job, not a passion.
Bertrand Traoré
Bertrand Isidore Traoré, born 1995 in Bobo-Dioulasso, is a Burkinabé left-footed right winger who captained Burkina Faso (91 caps) and played for Chelsea, Ajax, Lyon, Aston Villa, Villarreal, Sunderland, and Wolves.
Beto (footballer, born 1998)
Beto (Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal, born 1998, Lisbon) is a Guinea-Bissau international forward, 1.94 m tall, who played for Portimonense, Udinese, and Everton (99 league games, 20 goals) before joining Fiorentina in September 2026.
Bouna Sarr
Bouna Sarr, born 1992 in Lyon, Senegalese right-back and former winger; FC Metz, Marseille, Bayern Munich (2020-24, three Bundesliga titles, 2021 Club World Cup); 2021 AFCON winner with Senegal; returned to Metz in 2026 after 818 days out.
Brian Madjo
Brian Madjo (Brian Djomeni Madjo, born 2009, Enfield) is an English centre-forward at Aston Villa, signed from Metz for €12m; youngest UEFA Super Cup scorer at 17y 212d after a CAS registration appeal.
Brit Sandaune
Brit Sandaune, born 1972 in Skatval, Norway, is a former footballer with 120 national-team caps and 9 goals, Olympic gold 2000 and bronze 1996, and 15 trophies with Trondheims-Ørn.
Britt Assombalonga
Britt Curtis Assombalonga (born 1992, Kinshasa), Congolese striker; Watford youth, Peterborough, Nottingham Forest, £15m Middlesbrough, Turkey, Barnet, now Harborough Town; DR Congo international 2018-2022.