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. 1
   Cheikhou Kouyaté

   Senegalese midfielder and defensive anchor who captained West Ham from 2014 to 2018.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Demba Ba

   Senegalese striker whose prolific 2011 spell earned a move to Newcastle.
   600pts
3. 3
   Nayef Aguerd

   Morocco center-back who anchored the defense during the 2023 European run.
   551pts
4. 4
   Frédéric Kanouté

   Mali international striker whose pace and finishing lit up Upton Park in the early 2000s.
   494pts
5. 5
   Mohamed Diamé

   Senegalese midfielder known for his powerful runs from midfield between 2012 and 2015.
   428pts
6. 6
   Said Benrahma

   Algerian winger whose dribbling and creativity made him a fan favorite from 2020.
   428pts
7. 7
   Diafra Sakho

   Senegalese striker who won Premier League Player of the Month scoring in six straight games in 2014.
   350pts
8. 8
   André Ayew

   Ghanaian forward and club-record signing in 2016, son of legend Abedi Pele.
   350pts
9. 9
   Arthur Masuaku

   DR Congo left-back famed for his mazing runs and long service from 2016 to 2022.
   350pts
10. 10
    Victor Obinna

    Nigerian forward whose loan spell in 2010-11 produced several memorable goals.
    350pts
11. 11
    Modibo Maïga

    Mali striker who provided attacking depth between 2012 and 2014.
    257pts
12. 12
    Mohammed Kudus

    Ghanaian attacker signed in 2023, known for his flair and spectacular goals.
    0pts
13. 13
    Sébastien Haller

    Ivory Coast striker and then-club-record signing in 2019.
    0pts
14. 14
    Marc-Vivien Foé

    Cameroonian midfielder who starred at West Ham before his tragic death in 2003.
    0pts
15. 15
    Guy Demel

    Ivory Coast right-back who brought experience to the side from 2013 to 2015.
    0pts

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