Brian Brobbey

Brian Brobbey is a Dutch centre-forward who scored twice in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden in Houston on 20 June 2026, adding to Cody Gakpo's double and putting the Netherlands firmly in control of their group.

Brobbey came through the Ajax youth academy and returned to the club after a stint at RB Leipzig. A powerful, direct striker, he built a reputation for physicality and a reliable finishing record in the Eredivisie. He has been a regular part of the Netherlands squad under various coaches and was trusted to lead the line at the 2026 tournament.

The 5-1 result in Houston was one of the most commanding Dutch performances of the tournament, with Brobbey's brace underlining the Netherlands' attacking depth and their prospects in the knockout rounds.