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Thomas Partey

Thomas Teye Partey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, primarily in a defensive role, for the Ghana national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Thomas Teye Partey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He is best known for his club career with Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, and has represented Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup.

Who is Thomas Partey?

Born on 13 June 1993 in Odumase Krobo, Ghana, Partey started his youth career at Tarkwa Real United. He operates primarily as a defensive midfielder and stands 1.85 m tall.

Club career highlights

Partey began his senior career at Atlético Madrid in 2013, with loan spells at Mallorca and Almería. He won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético in 2018. In 2020, he joined Arsenal for a reported £45 million, becoming the most expensive Ghanaian player at the time. He made 167 appearances for Arsenal before moving to Villarreal in 2025.

International career

Partey is a full Ghanaian international and has represented his country at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He plays as a defensive midfielder for the national team.

In short

  • Began senior career at Atlético Madrid in 2013, with loans to Mallorca and Almería.
  • Won UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid in 2018.
  • Joined Arsenal in 2020 for a reported £45 million, becoming the most expensive Ghanaian player.
  • Made 167 appearances for Arsenal and later moved to Villarreal.

Quick questions

What position does Thomas Partey play?
He is primarily a defensive midfielder, though some sources also list him as a central midfielder.
Which clubs has Thomas Partey played for?
The supplied sources list Atlético Madrid, Mallorca, Almería, Arsenal, and Villarreal.
What major trophies has Thomas Partey won?
He has won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid, and the Community Shield with Arsenal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Partey
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, club history, Atlético Madrid honours, Arsenal transfer, and Arsenal appearance total.
  2. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/thomas-partey/profil/spieler/230784
    Supports: Place of birth, position, height, nationality, and club contract details.
  3. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/167199/thomas-partey/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, appearances, goals, and assists in the Premier League context.
  4. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=71914
    Supports: Club history including Arsenal and Villarreal, transfer date, and appearance statistics.
  5. Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Partey
    Supports: International tournament participation and individual honours.