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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Thomas Teye Partey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Ghana national team. He is best known for his club career with Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, and later moved to Villarreal. Partey has won major European honours with Atlético Madrid and has represented Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.

Early life and youth career

Thomas Partey was born in Odumase Krobo, Ghana, on 13 June 1993. The provided sources identify Tarkwa Real United as a youth club before his move into senior football.

Club career

Partey developed at Atlético Madrid, with loans to Mallorca and Almería before returning to Madrid. He later transferred to Arsenal in 2020 and subsequently joined Villarreal in 2025 according to the supplied sources.

International career

Partey is a Ghanaian international who has played as a defensive midfielder for the national team. The sources note his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Honours

His listed honours include the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid, as well as the Community Shield with Arsenal. Individual honours cited in the results include CAF Team of the Year and Ghana Player of the Year.

Key facts

  • Partey began his senior career with Atlético Madrid in 2013 and had loan spells at Mallorca and Almería.
  • He won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid in 2018.
  • He joined Arsenal in 2020 in a reported £45 million transfer, becoming the most expensive Ghanaian player at the time.
  • Partey made 167 appearances for Arsenal across five seasons.
  • He later moved to Villarreal and has represented Ghana at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Frequently asked 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 country does Thomas Partey represent internationally?
He represents Ghana at international level.
What major trophies has Thomas Partey won?
The sources mention the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid, and the Community Shield with Arsenal.
When was Thomas Partey born?
He was born on 13 June 1993.

References

  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.