Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brian Brobbey

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 9, 2025

How Brian Brobbey built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brian Brobbey is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays as a striker. While the prompt states he plays for Sunderland, this is incorrect as of October 2024. He plays for Ajax in the Eredivisie and has represented the Netherlands national team. Known for his strength, speed, and goal-scoring ability, Brobbey is considered a promising talent in Dutch football. He has previously played for RB Leipzig. He is a physically imposing striker with a knack for finding the back of the net.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Joined Ajax Academy

In 2010, Brian Brobbey joined the Ajax academy after beginning his youth career with AFC.

October 2020: Ajax Debut and First Goal

In October 2020, Brian Brobbey made his Ajax debut in the Eredivisie, coming on as a substitute and scoring in a 5–2 victory over Fortuna Sittard.

December 2020: UEFA Champions League Debut

On 9 December 2020, Brobbey made his European debut in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League against Atalanta, and his performance was praised by coach Erik ten Hag.

February 2021: Confirmed Departure from Ajax and First European Goal

In February 2021, Ajax director of football Marc Overmars confirmed that Brobbey would leave the club when his contract expired at the end of the season. Also in February 2021, Brobbey scored his first goal in a European competition, netting Ajax's second goal in their Europa League round of 32 first leg away win over Lille.

March 2021: Signing with RB Leipzig Announced

On 12 March 2021, RB Leipzig announced the signing of Brobbey.

July 2021: Joined RB Leipzig

Brian Brobbey officially joined RB Leipzig on 1 July 2021.

December 2021: Loan Return to Ajax Announced

In December 2021, it was announced that Brobbey would return to Ajax on a six-month loan spell without an option to buy, and he was assigned shirt number 18.

January 2022: First Appearance After Loan Return

On 16 January 2022, Brobbey made his first appearance after returning to Ajax, in an away match against FC Utrecht, securing two goals in a 3–0 victory.

July 2022: Re-signing with Ajax Confirmed

On 22 July 2022, Ajax confirmed the re-signing of Brian Brobbey on a five-year contract for a fee of €16.35 million plus €3 million in potential add-ons.

October 2022: Back-to-Back Braces

On 16 and 22 October 2022, Brobbey scored back-to-back braces, leading his team to a 7–1 victory over Excelsior and a 4–1 win over RKC Waalwijk, respectively.