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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 15 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- 3 EPL goals (as of 12 October 2026).
- Hat-trick against Manchester City, 3-5 (away), on 20 September 2026.
- Sunderland are 17th in the Premier League with 4 points (won 1, drawn 1, lost 4), checked 15 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 15 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 12 October 2026). Hat-trick against Manchester City, 3-5 (away), on 20 September 2026. Sunderland are 17th in the Premier League with 4 points (won 1, drawn 1, lost 4), checked 15 October 2026.