Brown Ideye is a Nigerian former professional footballer known for his role as a striker.
He was a key player for Nigeria, winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ideye became West Bromwich Albion's record signing in 2014 for a fee of £10 million.
Биография
Early Life
Aide Brown Ideye was born in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, where he began his football journey. He started his career with Bayelsa United F.C. in 2003, before moving to Ocean Boys F.C., where he was part of the team that clinched the Nigeria Premier League title in 2006.
Club Career
In January 2008, Ideye made a significant move to Europe, signing with Swiss Super League club Neuchâtel Xamax. After three successful years, he transferred to FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in France. His career took a notable turn when he signed a five-year deal with Ukrainian side FC Dynamo Kyiv in July 2011, where he made an immediate impact by scoring multiple goals in his debut matches. Ideye's time at Dynamo included key performances in the UEFA Champions League, helping the team progress through the tournament.
In July 2014, he joined West Bromwich Albion F.C. in the English Premier League, becoming the club's record signing at a fee of £10 million. After a season in England, he moved to Olympiacos F.C. in Greece, continuing to showcase his skills as a forward. Ideye also had a stint with Tianjin Jinmen Tiger F.C. starting in 2017.
International Career
On the international stage, Ideye represented Nigeria at various levels, including the U-20 team during the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He was part of the senior national team that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring crucial goals in the tournament, including one in the semi-final against Mali. Ideye also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Post-Playing Career
After retiring from professional football, Ideye transitioned into a leadership role as the Director of Player Pathways and Partnerships at Atlantic Business Football Club, starting in July 2025, where he continues to influence the sport off the pitch.
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As of match played 7 November 2021
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As of match played 31 May 2016. Nigeria score listed first, score column indicates score after each Ideye goal.
Early career
Born in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Ideye began his career with Bayelsa United before moving to Ocean Boys. He was a member of the Ocean Boys team that won the Nigeria Premier League in 2006. In January 2008 Ideye moved to Europe to sign with Swiss Super League club Neuchâtel Xamax. Before this move to Switzerland, he was on trial with Dutch side Willem II, but was not signed. After three years with Xamax, Ideye left to sign for French Ligue 1 club Sochaux.
Dynamo Kyiv
On 6 July 2011, Ideye signed a five-year deal with Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv. He made his first appearance on 16 July against Oleksandria, scoring two goals. In his second game for Dynamo, he again scored a brace, this time against Obolon Kyiv. On 7 August 2012, Ideye scored the winner in a UEFA Champions League qualifying third round second-leg game against Feyenoord, in which Dynamo ultimately progressed. He also scored against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the second-leg of the play-off round. Mönchengladbach won the game 2–1, but Kyiv progressed to the Champions League group stage on a 4–3 aggregate score. On 15 May 2014, Ideye was an unused substitute in Dynamo's 2–1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the 2014 Ukrainian Cup Final.
West Bromwich Albion
On 18 July 2014, Ideye signed a three-year deal with English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion, becoming the club's record signing at a fee reported as £10 million. The contract included an option in the club's…
Ideye represented his country at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. He played five games in the tournament and scored one goal, against Costa Rica. In May 2010, he was called up to the senior side as part of the 30-man team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He was not part of the final 23-man squad, but was subsequently called up after a knee injury to Mikel John Obi ruled the midfielder out of the competition. Ideye was also called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, playing in most of their games at the tournament. He scored Nigeria's second goal in their 4–1 semi-final win over Mali and played in their 1–0 win over Burkina Faso in the final. Ideye was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Ideye became the current "Director of Player Pathways and Partnerships" at Atlantic Business Football Club in July 2025.
- Club
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2014–2015)
- Club
- Bayelsa United F.C. (2006–2006)
- Club
- Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (2007–2010)
- Club
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2010–2011)
- Club
- Olympiacos F.C. (2015–)
- Club
- Nigeria national under-23 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Nigeria men's national football team (2010–)
- Club
- Nigeria national under-20 football team (2007–2007)
- Club
- Bayelsa United F.C. (2003–2006)
- Club
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger F.C. (2017–)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Nigeria
- Club
- Ocean Boys F.C. (2006–2007)
- Club
- FC Dynamo Kyiv (2011–2014)
Клубы
- Nigeria men's national football team2010сейчас
- Olympiacos F.C.2015сейчас
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger F.C.2017сейчас
- Bayelsa United F.C.2003–2006
- Bayelsa United F.C.2006–2006
- Ocean Boys F.C.2006–2007
- Neuchâtel Xamax FCS2007–2010
- Nigeria national under-20 football team2007–2007
- Nigeria national under-23 football team2007–2008
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard2010–2011
- FC Dynamo Kyiv2011–2014
- West Bromwich Albion F.C.2014–2015
Играл вместе с
- Abdel DjaadaouiFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 1972–1982
- Abdelfettah RhiatiNeuchâtel Xamax FCS · 1989–1990
- Abderrahman KabousFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2003–2004
Abdou Kader ManganeNeuchâtel Xamax FCS · 2001–2007- Abdou Rahman DamphaNeuchâtel Xamax FCS · 2009–2012
Abdoul CamaraFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2011–2014
Abdoulaye MéïtéWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 2008–2011- Abdulla Baba FatadiNeuchâtel Xamax FCS · 2009–2010
- Abdullah OmarNeuchâtel Xamax FCS · 2009–2012
- Abel TadorBayelsa United F.C. · 2008–2009
- Achille RougaWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 2014
- Adam ChambersWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 1999–2005
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Aide Brown Ideye is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented the Nigeria national team at international level, winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
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