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Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey is a powerful Dutch striker who plays for Sunderland and the Netherlands.
- Born1 February 2002 (age 24)
- NationalityNetherlands
- ClubSunderland
- RoleStriker
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Who is Brian Brobbey?
Brian Brobbey is a powerful Dutch striker who plays for Sunderland and the Netherlands.
An Ajax academy graduate, he scored on his Eredivisie debut in October 2020, spent a season at RB Leipzig, then returned to Ajax, first on loan and then permanently in 2022. He won back-to-back European Under-17 Championships with the Netherlands in 2018 and 2019, scoring in the 2019 final, and was part of the senior squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Sunderland signed him in September 2025 for about €20 million. His first goal was an injury-time equaliser against Arsenal, and he finished 2025-26 as the club’s top scorer with seven goals.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Brian Brobbey |
| Date of birth | 1 February 2002 |
| Age | 24 |
| Nationality | Netherlands |
| Current role | Striker |
| Club | Sunderland |
| League | Premier League |
Updated weekly · checked 1 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- 3 EPL goals (as of 20 September 2026).
- Hat-trick against Manchester City, 3-5 (away), on 20 September 2026.
- Sunderland are 14th in the Premier League with 4 points (won 1, drawn 1, lost 3), checked 1 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Premier League page.
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Who is Brian Brobbey?
Brian Brobbey is a powerful Dutch striker who plays for Sunderland and the Netherlands.
How old is Brian Brobbey?
Brian Brobbey was born on 1 February 2002 and is 24 years old (as of 1 October 2026).
Which club does Brian Brobbey play for?
Sunderland, in the Premier League.
How has Brian Brobbey done in 2026-27?
3 EPL goals (as of 20 September 2026). Hat-trick against Manchester City, 3-5 (away), on 20 September 2026. Sunderland are 14th in the Premier League with 4 points (won 1, drawn 1, lost 3), checked 1 October 2026.