Thomas Partey Biography; Net Worth 2022, Salary, Age & Career
In this post, we examine the career and personal life of Ghanaian international and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. We look at his net worth, age, and more.
Who is Thomas Partey?
Thomas Teye Partey, who is commonly known as Thomas Partey, is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League side Arsenal and the Ghana national team.
The defensive midfielder was born on June 13, 1993 in Krobo Odumase, Ghana. By June 2022, he will be 29 years old.
Career
In 2013, Partey began his professional career at Atlético Madrid, where he was loaned to fellow Spanish clubs Mallorca and Almería in the following years.
Thomas signed with Mallorca on loan from Atletico Madrid on 12th July. His professional debut came on 18th August, when he started in a 2–2 draw with Hercules at home; he scored his team’s second goal.
In 2014, he joined La Liga side Almeria on loan. He made his competitive debut in a home game against Espanyol, starting the game and helping his team secure a 1–1 draw.
Early in 2015, he scored his first goals in the top tier of Spanish football with a brace in a 3–0 home victory over Granada.
Partey signed a contract extension with Atlético Madrid on February 14, 2017. On October 31, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal, a long-range strike to level the score in a 1–1 draw against Qaraba. He became the first African to score in the competition for Atlético.
Due to Partey’s outstanding performances, he was rewarded with another contract extension on March 1, 2018 until 2023. On May 16, 2018, he played a key role in his team’s 3–0 victory over Marseille in the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final.
Partey came on as a late replacement and scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of Atlético Madrid’s 3–2 win over Eibar on 1 September 2019. He made his 100th La Liga appearance for Los Rojiblancos four weeks later in a 0–0 draw against Real Madrid in the Madrid derby.
Thomas Partey return to Atlético in 2015 was a turning point for the midfielder, he won several trophies with them, including the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018. In 2020, He joined Arsenal for a €50 million transfer fee ($60 million), breaking the record for most expensive Ghanaian player ever.
He wore the number 18 shirt for Arsenal, which had previously been worn by defender Nacho Monreal. Upon signing, he stated that he wanted to help Arsenal return to their rightful place.
Partey has represented his nation at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including the recently concluded one that was held at Cameroon.
He was named to the CAF Team of the Year in 2018 and won Ghana Player of the Year in both 2018 and 2019.
Salary & Networth
The Ghanaian international joined Arsenal in 2020. He is a regular starter for the Gunners and has a net worth of roughly $35.1 million. The defensive midfielder is approaching his prime years and has a hefty market value of $57.2 million.
For his four-year deal with the club, Partey earns $337,800 a week. This is four times more than what he earned at Atletico Madrid. He is the third-highest earner at Arsenal.
- Net Worth: $35.1 million
- Market Value: $57.2 million
Family & Wife
Giuseppina Nana Akua Baafi was his girlfriend for several years before the two wed. They now have a child together.
Giuseppina Nana Akua Baafi is a Ghanaian model best known for winning the 2013 Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant. The couple has kept their relationship extremely private and has made little public appearances together.
Thomas Partey’s achievements
The player has won several awards in his career. The following are some of the notable trophies he has been able to win.
- 1x Europa League
- 1x Spanish La Liga
- 1x Champions League runner up
- 1x UEFA Super Cup
Summary
- Full name: Thomas Teye Partey
- Birthdate: 13th June 1993
- Birthplace: Krobo Odumase, Ghana
- Player height: 1.85m
- Playing position:Midfielder
- Current club: Arsenal FC
- National team: Ghana Weight: 77kg
- Preferred foot: Right
