The 15 Best African Players in West Ham United History

Cult heroes and record signings, flying wingers and rock-solid defenders from across the continent all left their mark in claret and blue. Where do you stand?

1

Cheikhou Kouyaté

Senegalese midfielder and defensive anchor who captained West Ham from 2014 to 2018.

1000pts

2

Demba Ba

Senegalese striker whose prolific 2011 spell earned a move to Newcastle.

600pts

3

Nayef Aguerd

Morocco center-back who anchored the defense during the 2023 European run.

551pts

4

Frédéric Kanouté

Mali international striker whose pace and finishing lit up Upton Park in the early 2000s.

494pts

5

Mohamed Diamé

Senegalese midfielder known for his powerful runs from midfield between 2012 and 2015.

428pts

6

Said Benrahma

Algerian winger whose dribbling and creativity made him a fan favorite from 2020.

428pts

7

Diafra Sakho

Senegalese striker who won Premier League Player of the Month scoring in six straight games in 2014.

350pts

8

André Ayew

Ghanaian forward and club-record signing in 2016, son of legend Abedi Pele.

350pts

9

Arthur Masuaku

DR Congo left-back famed for his mazing runs and long service from 2016 to 2022.

350pts

10

Victor Obinna

Nigerian forward whose loan spell in 2010-11 produced several memorable goals.

350pts

11

Modibo Maïga

Mali striker who provided attacking depth between 2012 and 2014.

257pts

12

Mohammed Kudus

Ghanaian attacker signed in 2023, known for his flair and spectacular goals.

143pts

13

Sébastien Haller

Ivory Coast striker and then-club-record signing in 2019.

143pts

14

Marc-Vivien Foé

Cameroonian midfielder who starred at West Ham before his tragic death in 2003.

143pts

15

Guy Demel

Ivory Coast right-back who brought experience to the side from 2013 to 2015.

143pts