Biography
Who is Thomas Partey?
Early life and career beginnings
Thomas Teye Partey was born in Odumase Krobo, Ghana. He started his path in football as a youth player at a local club called Odometah. Before moving to Spain, he had a short period playing for Leganés. In 2012, he signed with the Spanish club Atlético Madrid, where he eventually joined their reserve squad the following year.
His first call-up to the main Atlético Madrid squad occurred on March 10, 2013, for a match against Real Sociedad, though he did not play in that game. To gain experience, the club sent him out on loan. He played for Mallorca during the 2013-2014 season and then joined Almería on loan for the 2014-2015 season.
Playing for Atlético Madrid
Thomas Partey made his official debut for the Atlético Madrid first team on November 28, 2015, in a victory against Espanyol. He scored his first league goal for the club in January 2016 during a match versus Levante. Later that year, he appeared in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid, entering the game as a substitute.
During his time in Madrid, he won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2018. He also signed several contract extensions with the team, remaining with them until 2020. In 2019, he scored a crucial winning goal against Eibar and marked his 100th La Liga appearance for the team during a derby match against Real Madrid.
Time with Arsenal
In October 2020, Arsenal signed Thomas Partey after paying his release clause of 45 million pounds. He made his debut for the Premier League side shortly after against Manchester City. Throughout his time in London, he faced various injury challenges, including issues with his thigh and hamstring, which impacted his playing time over several seasons.
He scored his first goal for the club in October 2021 against Aston Villa. In August 2023, he won the FA Community Shield with Arsenal, which was his only honor with the team. By the time his contract expired at the end of the 2024-2025 season, he had made significant contributions, including scoring goals against Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City.
Later career and international play
Following his departure from Arsenal, Thomas joined Villarreal in August 2025 on a free transfer. He played for the club during the 2025-2026 season, including appearances in the UEFA Champions League. In August 2026, he moved to the Saudi Pro League to join Al-Shabab.
Internationally, Thomas represents the Ghana national team, also known as the Black Stars. He made his international debut in June 2016 during a qualification match for the Africa Cup of Nations. He has represented his country in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup, serving as the team's vice-captain for several campaigns.
Birthday and age
Thomas Partey was born on June 13, 1993, which makes Thomas 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Thomas shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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