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Thomas Partey

{{Short description|Ghanaian footballer (born 1993)}}

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{{Infobox football biography

| name = Thomas Partey

| image = ATL-Madrid-Lokomotiv001-Thomas (cropped).jpg

| caption = Partey with Atlético Madrid in 2019

| fullname = Thomas Teye Partey{{cite web |url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=57319 |title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 18 de mayo de 2019, en Valencia |trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 18 May 2019, in Valencia |publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation |access-date=17 June 2019 |language=es }}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|6|13|df=y}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/189972/thomas-partey |title=Thomas Partey: Overview |publisher=ESPN |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=3 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703171441/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/189972/thomas-partey |url-status=live }}

| birth_place = Krobo Odumase, Ghana

| height = 1.85 m{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/4936/Thomas-Partey/overview |title=Thomas Partey: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=23 May 2021 |archive-date=4 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604151801/https://www.premierleague.com/players/4936/Thomas-Partey/overview |url-status=live }}

| position = Defensive midfielder

| currentclub = Arsenal

| clubnumber = 5

| youthyears1 = 2011–2012

| youthclubs1 = Odometah[http://sportsworldghana.com/feature-from-odumase-to-madrid-thomas-partey-has-arrived/ FEATURE: From Odumase to Madrid: Thomas Partey has arrived] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310024019/http://sportsworldghana.com/feature-from-odumase-to-madrid-thomas-partey-has-arrived/ |date=10 March 2019 }}; [http://sportsworldghana.com], 17 November 2017

| youthyears2 = 2012

| youthclubs2 = Leganés

| youthyears3 = 2012–2013

| youthclubs3 = Atlético Madrid

| years1 = 2013–2020

| clubs1 = Atlético Madrid

| caps1 = 132

| goals1 = 12

| years2 = 2013–2014

| clubs2 = → Mallorca (loan)

| caps2 = 37

| goals2 = 5

| years3 = 2014–2015

| clubs3 = → Almería (loan)

| caps3 = 31

| goals3 = 4

| years4 = 2020–

| clubs4 = Arsenal

| caps4 = 130

| goals4 = 9

| nationalyears1 = 2016–

| nationalteam1 = Ghana

| nationalcaps1 = 53

| nationalgoals1 = 15

| club-update = 18:03, 25 May 2025 (UTC)

| nationalteam-update = 22:00, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

}}

Thomas Teye Partey (born 13 June 1993) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for {{English football updater|Arsenal}} club Arsenal and the Ghana national team.

Partey began his professional career at Spanish club Atlético Madrid in 2013, going on loan to Mallorca and Almería, and returned to Atlético in 2015, with whom he won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018, as well as appearing in the 2016 UEFA Champions League final. In 2020, he joined Arsenal in a transfer worth £45 million (€50 million), becoming the most expensive Ghanaian player of all time.

A Ghanaian international, Partey represented his nation at three Africa Cup of Nations (2017, 2019, and 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was named into the CAF Team of the Year in 2018, and won Ghana Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019.

Club career

=Atlético Madrid=

File:Thomas Partey.jpg in 2018.]]

Born in Krobo Odumase, Partey was a product of local club Odometah's youth ranks. He signed with Atlético Madrid in 2012, after a short spell with Leganés,{{Cite web|url=https://as.com/futbol/2020/10/05/segunda/1601922886_849151.html|title=Leganés will enter five million for the departure of Thomas to Arsenal|date=5 October 2020|publisher=Diario AS|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223214842/https://as.com/futbol/2020/10/05/segunda/1601922886_849151.html|url-status=live}} and was subsequently moved to the reserves a year later. On 10 March 2013, Partey was called up to the main squad for the match against Real Sociedad.[http://www.marca.com/2013/03/09/futbol/equipos/atletico/1362835894.html Oliver Torres y Thomas, novedades en la lista del Atlético (Oliver Torres and Thomas, news in Atlético's list)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221202/http://www.marca.com/2013/03/09/futbol/equipos/atletico/1362835894.html |date=3 March 2016 }}; Marca, 9 March 2013 {{in lang|es}} However, he remained unused in the eventual 0–1 home defeat.[http://espnfc.com/en/report/348268/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=3888 Prieto ends Atletico's perfect home form] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130824040156/http://espnfc.com/en/report/348268/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=3888 |date=24 August 2013 }}; ESPN FC, 10 March 2013

==Mallorca and Almería==

On 12 July, Partey was loaned to Mallorca, freshly relegated to the second level.[http://www.rcdmallorca.es/principal_new.php?nombreModulo=noticiasDetalle&idnoticia=32773&idmenu=3 Thomas Teye Partey, nuevo jugador del RCD Mallorca (Thomas Teye Partey, new player of RCD Mallorca)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715010146/http://www.rcdmallorca.es/principal_new.php?nombreModulo=noticiasDetalle&idnoticia=32773&idmenu=3 |date=15 July 2013 }}; Mallorca's official website, 12 July 2013 {{in lang|es}} On 18 August, he made his professional debut, in a 0–4 away defeat against Sabadell.[http://www.marca.com/2013/08/18/futbol/2adivision/1376858932.html El Sabadell golea y es el primer líder de la temporada (Sabadell thrashes and is the season's first leader)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154313/http://www.marca.com/2013/08/18/futbol/2adivision/1376858932.html |date=24 July 2018 }}; Marca, 18 August 2013 {{in lang|es}} Partey scored his first professional goal on 15 September, netting his side's second of a 2–2 draw at Hércules.[http://www.marca.com/2013/09/15/futbol/2adivision/1379271208.html El Mallorca dejó escapar la victoria en apenas diez minutos (Mallorca lets victory slip away in only ten minutes)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124205930/http://www.marca.com/2013/09/15/futbol/2adivision/1379271208.html |date=24 November 2015 }}; Marca, 15 September 2013 {{in lang|es}}

On 27 July 2014, Partey joined La Liga side Almería on a loan.[http://www.udalmeriasad.com/-/el-almeria-ficha-al-ghanes-thomas-un-centrocampista-de-largo-recorrido-y-poderio-fisico El Almería ficha al ghanés Thomas, un centrocampista de largo recorrido y poderío físico (Almería signs Ghanaian Thomas, a central midfielder with long-haul and physical strength)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729012152/http://www.udalmeriasad.com/-/el-almeria-ficha-al-ghanes-thomas-un-centrocampista-de-largo-recorrido-y-poderio-fisico |date=29 July 2014 }}; Almería's official profile, 27 July 2014 {{in lang|es}} He made his debut in the competition on 23 August, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Espanyol.[http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/primera/jornada_1/alm_esp/ Sergio García amarga la Feria de madrugada (Sergio García bitters the dawn fair)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124211849/http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/primera/jornada_1/alm_esp/ |date=24 November 2015 }}; Marca, 23 August 2014 {{in lang|es}} Partey scored his first goals in the main category of Spanish football on 11 April 2015, netting a brace in a 3–0 home win against Granada.[http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/la-liga/jornada_31/alm_gda/ El Almería pide turno por la salvación (Almería calls turn for the salvation)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101115705/https://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2014_15/la-liga/jornada_31/alm_gda/ |date=1 November 2020 }}; Marca, 11 April 2015 {{in lang|es}}

==Return to Atlético Madrid==

Partey made his first team debut for Atlético Madrid on 28 November 2015, replacing Luciano Vietto in a 1–0 home win against Espanyol.[http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2015_16/la-liga/jornada_13/atm_esp/ Una máquina de rentabilizar goles (A goal-rentable machine)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202010704/http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2015_16/la-liga/jornada_13/atm_esp/ |date=2 December 2015 }}; Marca, 28 November 2015 {{in lang|es}} On 2 January of the following year, he scored his first league goal for the club, netting the game's only strike in a home success over Levante.[http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2015_16/la-liga/jornada_18/atm_lev/ Thomas fue el líder (Thomas was the leader)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103182154/http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2015_16/la-liga/jornada_18/atm_lev/ |date=3 January 2016 }}; Marca, 2 January 2016 {{in lang|es}} On 28 May, he played in the UEFA Champions League Final against Real Madrid, replacing Koke in the 116th minute as his side lost on penalties.{{cite news|title=Spot-on Real Madrid defeat Atlético in final again|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/022d-0e957c5979eb-37493cb53cd0-1000--spot-on-real-madrid-defeat-atletico-in-final-again/|access-date=30 May 2016|publisher=UEFA|date=28 May 2016|archive-date=10 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110225552/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2016/matches/round=2000638/match=2015789/postmatch/report/index.html#madrid+crowned+11th+time|url-status=live}}

Partey signed a contract extension with Atlético Madrid through 2022 on 14 February 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/soccer-transfers/story/3060582/thomas-partey-signs-long-term-atletico-madrid-contract|title=Partey signs new Atletico Madrid contract|date=14 February 2017|publisher=ESPN|access-date=29 September 2019|archive-date=29 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929072214/https://www.espn.in/football/soccer-transfers/story/3060582/thomas-partey-signs-long-term-atletico-madrid-contract|url-status=live}} On 31 October, he scored his first European goal with a long-range strike to equalise at home to Qarabağ in a 1–1 draw in the Champions League group game; he became the first African to score in the competition for Atlético.{{cite news |title=Thomas Partey scores stunning goal in UEFA Champions League against Qarabag |url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/thomas-partey-scores-stunning-goal-in-uefa-champions-league-against-qarabag |access-date=10 March 2020 |publisher=Ghana Soccer Net |date=31 October 2017 |archive-date=20 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920204003/https://ghanasoccernet.com/thomas-partey-scores-stunning-goal-in-uefa-champions-league-against-qarabag |url-status=live }} Following his impressive performances for the club, he was rewarded with another contract on 1 March 2018, this time until 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://en.as.com/en/2018/03/01/football/1519906233_784546.html|title=Partey on! Thomas renews with Atletico until 2023|date=1 March 2018|website=Diario AS|access-date=29 September 2019|archive-date=29 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929072212/https://en.as.com/en/2018/03/01/football/1519906233_784546.html|url-status=live}} On 16 May, he played in the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final, as his side won 3–0 against Marseille.

On 1 September 2019, Partey came on as a late substitute and netted the match's winner in the last minute of the game, as Atlético came back from 2–0 down to win the game by 3–2 against Eibar.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-tza/news/thomas-partey-scores-late-winner-in-epic-atletico-madrid/1vzyzqq14e35616hcy00wconza|title=Partey scores late winner in epic Atletico Madrid comeback against Eibar|date=2 September 2019|website=Goal.com|access-date=29 September 2019|archive-date=29 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929072209/https://www.goal.com/en-tza/news/thomas-partey-scores-late-winner-in-epic-atletico-madrid/1vzyzqq14e35616hcy00wconza|url-status=live}} He marked his 100th La Liga appearance for Los Rojiblancos with a man-of-the-match performance in a 0–0 draw against Real Madrid in the Madrid derby four weeks later.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/thomas-partey-puts-in-masterclass-performance-in-madrid/1glcz6zyglbx411dxxoukt5zfj|title=Thomas Partey puts in masterclass performance in Madrid Derby|date=29 September 2019|website=Goal.com|access-date=29 September 2019|archive-date=29 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929084224/https://www.goal.com/en/news/thomas-partey-puts-in-masterclass-performance-in-madrid/1glcz6zyglbx411dxxoukt5zfj|url-status=live}} Despite leaving Atlético at the beginning of the 2020–21 season, Partey made enough appearances at the start of the season to become eligible for a winner's medal as Atlético won La Liga that year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-partey-torreira-atletico-title-20658226|title=Arsenal fans respond about Thomas Partey and Lucas Torreira as Atletico Madrid win title|website=Football London|date=22 May 2021|access-date=22 May 2021|archive-date=22 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522194504/https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-partey-torreira-atletico-title-20658226|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Thomas Partey will be recognised as La Liga champion after Atleti win - Balague - MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/thomas-partey-will-be-recognised-as-la-liga-champion-after-atleti-win-balague/|access-date=22 May 2021|website=myjoyonline.com|date=22 May 2021 |archive-date=22 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522220850/https://www.myjoyonline.com/thomas-partey-will-be-recognised-as-la-liga-champion-after-atleti-win-balague/|url-status=live}}

=Arsenal=

On 5 October 2020, Premier League club Arsenal announced the signing of Partey on a long-term contract, after activating his £45 million (€50 million) release clause with Atlético Madrid. He was given the number 18 shirt, which had been vacated by Nacho Monreal the previous season.{{cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/welcome-arsenal-thomas-partey |title=Welcome to Arsenal, Thomas Partey! |date=5 October 2020 |publisher=Arsenal Football Club |access-date=5 October 2020 |archive-date=26 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126123715/https://www.arsenal.com/news/welcome-arsenal-thomas-partey |url-status=live }} Upon signing, Partey stated his desire to help Arsenal "back where [they] belong", describing his decision to move being based on "[wanting] to experience new challenges", while also crediting the transfer to manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu.{{cite news|author=|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54529839|title=Thomas Partey wants to help Arsenal get "back where they belong"|work=BBC Sport|access-date=14 October 2020|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014023845/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54529839|url-status=live}}

On 17 October 2020, Partey made his debut for Arsenal as a substitute for Granit Xhaka in a 1–0 away defeat in the league against Manchester City.{{cite web |last=Stone |first=Simon |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54489180 |title=Man City 1–0 Arsenal: Raheem Sterling scores winner |website=BBC Sport |date=17 October 2020 |access-date=14 November 2020 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109014729/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54489180 |url-status=live }} Five days later, he started his first match for Arsenal in a 2–1 away win over Rapid Wien in the UEFA Europa League.{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Gary |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54605805 |title=Rapid Vienna 1–2 Arsenal: Gunners boss Mikel Arteta praises 'fantastic' Thomas Partey |website=BBC Sport |date=22 October 2020 |access-date=14 November 2020 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109121631/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54605805 |url-status=live }} Midway through a match against Aston Villa on 8 November, he suffered a thigh injury which saw him miss the rest of the month's games.{{cite web|last=Keighley|first=Freddie|date=14 November 2020|title=Thomas Partey injury labelled "an Arsenal thing" as Gunners star sidelined|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/thomas-partey-injury-arsenal-knock-23011522|access-date=24 November 2020|website=Daily Mirror|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114203243/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/thomas-partey-injury-arsenal-knock-23011522|url-status=live}} He returned on 6 December in the North London derby, but suffered another injury at half-time as Arsenal lost 2–0 to Tottenham Hotspur.{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Peter|title=Tottenham 2–0 Arsenal: Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane fire as Spurs shutout north London rivals|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12153366/tottenham-2-0-arsenal-heung-min-son-and-harry-kane-fire-as-spurs-shutout-north-london-rivals|access-date=21 March 2021|website=Sky Sports|archive-date=6 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506215228/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12153366/tottenham-2-0-arsenal-heung-min-son-and-harry-kane-fire-as-spurs-shutout-north-london-rivals|url-status=live}} He did not play again until a month later, which he came off the bench in a 0–0 draw against Crystal Palace.{{cite web|date=15 January 2021|author=|title=Thomas Partey returns from injury to feature in Crystal Palace stalemate|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Thomas-Partey-returns-from-injury-to-feature-in-Crystal-Palace-stalemate-1155089|access-date=21 March 2021|website=Ghana Web|archive-date=15 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115055806/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Thomas-Partey-returns-from-injury-to-feature-in-Crystal-Palace-stalemate-1155089|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Dawkes|first=Phil|title=Arsenal 0–0 Crystal Palace: Stubborn Palace end Arsenal's winning run|website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55569641|date=14 January 2021|access-date=21 March 2021|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128222842/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55569641|url-status=live}} On 22 October 2021, Partey scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 3–1 win against Aston Villa.{{cite web|last=Begley|first=Emlyn|title=Arsenal 3–1 Aston Villa: Gunners hit three past lacklustre Villa|website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58921467|date=22 October 2021|access-date=22 October 2021|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021170540/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58921467|url-status=live}} In February 2022, Partey was named Arsenal's player of the month.{{Cite web |title=🇬🇭 Partey is our February Player of the Month |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/partey-our-february-player-month |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=www.arsenal.com |archive-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020339/https://www.arsenal.com/news/partey-our-february-player-month |url-status=live }} In the 2022–23 season, he scored three goals in 33 appearances, including his club's Goal of the Season in a 3–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.{{cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/mens-goal-season-partey-finishes-second |title=Men's Goal of the Season: Partey finishes second |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=16 June 2023 }} In November 2023, he sustained a hamstring injury which kept him sidelined for most of the 2023–24 season.{{cite web |last=de Roché |first=Art |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5051040/2023/11/10/thomas-partey-injury-arsenal-burnley/ |title=Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey out 6-8 weeks after procedure on thigh injury |work=The New York Times |date=10 November 2023 }}

On 24 August 2024, Partey returned to Arsenal's starting lineup in their second game of the season and scored in a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. The goal was the player's first goal for the club since March 2023.{{Cite web |author= |date=2024-08-24 |title=Thomas Partey scores as Arsenal secure dramatic win over Aston Villa {{!}} 3News |url=https://3news.com/sports/football/thomas-partey-scores-as-arsenal-secure-dramatic-win-over-aston-villa/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |language=en-US}} He scored an outside-the-box shot against Nottingham Forest on 23 November 2024.{{Cite web |last=Rodgers |first=Jonathon |date=2024-11-27 |title=Report Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest |url=https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2024-Nov-23/arsenal-3-0-nottingham-forest-match-report |access-date=2024-11-27 |language=en}} In a post-game interview against Sporting C.P., Arteta praised his performances in the past weeks, stating, "This year, he’s been so consistent...that’s a big thing, he’s a massive player for us".{{Cite web |last=Jayaram |first=Shamanth |date=2024-11-26 |title=Mikel Arteta says £45m Arsenal star produced 'one of the best performances' he's ever seen vs Sporting |url=https://www.arsenalinsider.com/news/mikel-arteta-says-45m-arsenal-star-produced-one-of-the-best-performances-hes-ever-seen-vs-sporting/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |language=en}} On 2 February 2025, Partey scored a deflected shot off John Stones against Manchester City in a 5–1 rout at the Emirates.{{cite web|url=https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2025-Feb-02/arsenal-5-1-manchester-city-match-report|date=2 February 2025|title=Report: Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City|first=Josh|last=James|language=en|website=Arsenal.com}}

International career

In May 2016, Partey was called up for the first time to the Ghana national team by manager Avram Grant, ahead of a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Mauritius.{{cite news|title=Feature: Thomas Partey's perfect week|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/4366/uefa-champions-league/2016/05/27/23992162/feature-thomas-parteys-perfect-week|access-date=3 January 2017|website=Goal.com|date=27 May 2016|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143620/http://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/4366/uefa-champions-league/2016/05/27/23992162/feature-thomas-parteys-perfect-week|url-status=live}} He made his debut on 5 June, replacing Frank Acheampong for the final 11 minutes of a 2–0 away win that booked the Black Stars' position in the finals.{{cite news|title=Atletico Madrid midfielder makes Ghana debut in Mauritius victory|url=http://pulse.com.gh/sports/thomas-teye-partey-atletico-madrid-midfielder-makes-ghana-debut-in-mauritius-victory-id5114891.html|access-date=3 January 2017|publisher=Pulse|date=5 June 2016|archive-date=3 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103171500/http://pulse.com.gh/sports/thomas-teye-partey-atletico-madrid-midfielder-makes-ghana-debut-in-mauritius-victory-id5114891.html|url-status=live}} On 5 September 2017, Partey scored his first international hat-trick in a 5–1 win against Congo in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.{{cite news|title=Congo 1–5 Ghana|url=http://www.espnfc.com/match?gameId=464064|access-date=5 September 2017|website=ESPN FC|date=5 September 2017|archive-date=5 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905235847/http://www.espnfc.com/match?gameId=464064|url-status=live}}

Partey was chosen in Kwesi Appiah's 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.{{cite news |last1=McPartlin |first1=Patrick |title=Thomas Agyepong named in Ghana squad for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/thomas-agyepong-named-ghana-squad-2019-africa-cup-nations-545628 |access-date=10 March 2020 |work=Edinburgh Evening News |date=11 June 2019 |archive-date=28 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928062804/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/thomas-agyepong-named-ghana-squad-2019-africa-cup-nations-545628 |url-status=live }} In their last group game, he scored in a 2–0 win over Guinea-Bissau at the Suez Stadium as the Black Stars topped their group.{{cite news |last1=Da Silva |first1=Michael |title=Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Ghana top group, Cameroon to face Nigeria |url=https://www.dw.com/en/africa-cup-of-nations-2019-ghana-top-group-cameroon-to-face-nigeria/a-49448560-0 |access-date=10 March 2020 |publisher=Deutsche Welle |date=2 July 2019 |archive-date=9 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909075756/https://www.dw.com/en/africa-cup-of-nations-2019-ghana-top-group-cameroon-to-face-nigeria/a-49448560-0 |url-status=live }} He netted in the penalty shootout at the end of the last-16 game against Tunisia on 8 July, though his team was eliminated.{{cite news |title=Ghana 1–1 Tunisia |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48821467 |access-date=10 March 2020 |website=BBC Sport |date=8 July 2019 |archive-date=2 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202100337/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48821467 |url-status=live }}

Partey won Ghana Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019.{{cite news |last1=Zurek |first1=Kweku |date=8 July 2018 |title=Ghana Football Awards: Partey named Footballer of the Year |publisher=Graphic |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/ghana-football-awards-partey-named-footballer-of-the-year.html |access-date=10 March 2020 |archive-date=21 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121083509/https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/ghana-football-awards-partey-named-footballer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Douihech |first1=Mayssa |date=22 July 2019 |title=2019 Ghana Football Awards: Full list of winners |publisher=Orange Football Club |url=https://orangefootballclub.com/en/articles/2019-ghana-football-awards-winners/ |access-date=10 March 2020 |archive-date=8 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008214301/https://orangefootballclub.com/en/articles/2019-ghana-football-awards-winners/ |url-status=live }} Ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as well as for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Partey was named Ghana's vice-captain.{{cite web|date=13 September 2020|title=Andre Ayew maintains Black Stars captaincy, Partey named vice captain|url=https://citisportsonline.com/2020/09/13/andre-ayew-maintains-black-stars-captaincy-partey-named-vice-captain/|access-date=3 October 2020|website=Citi Sports Online|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411175855/https://citisportsonline.com/2020/09/13/andre-ayew-maintains-black-stars-captaincy-partey-named-vice-captain/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Teye|first=Prince Narkortu|date=15 September 2020|title=Thomas Partey: Atletico Madrid midfielder reacts to Ghana deputy captaincy role|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/thomas-partey-atletico-madrid-midfielder-reacts-to-ghana/z4btx2gzhsbk1gv3ugsob5pvw|access-date=3 October 2020|website=Goal.com|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918040445/https://www.goal.com/en/news/thomas-partey-atletico-madrid-midfielder-reacts-to-ghana/z4btx2gzhsbk1gv3ugsob5pvw|url-status=live}}

In November 2022, Partey was called up to the 26-man Ghana squad that would compete in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{Cite web |title=Ghana Squad WC22 |date=2 December 2022 |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ghana-world-cup-2022-squad-otto-addo-names-his-latest-squad |access-date=24 March 2023 |archive-date=28 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128161302/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ghana-world-cup-2022-squad-otto-addo-names-his-latest-squad |url-status=live }}

Media

Partey was involved in the Amazon Original sports docuseries All or Nothing: Arsenal, which documented the club by spending time with the coaching staff and players behind the scenes both on and off the field throughout their 2021–22 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/full-all-or-nothing-trailer-released |title=Full 'All Or Nothing' trailer released |date=19 July 2022 |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |access-date=21 July 2022 |archive-date=19 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719150527/https://www.arsenal.com/news/full-all-or-nothing-trailer-released |url-status=live }}{{cite AV media |date=19 July 2022 |title=All or Nothing: Arsenal {{pipe}} Official Full Trailer 🎬 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta3CLkX-bzk |access-date=21 July 2022 |publisher=Amazon Prime Video Sport |via=YouTube |archive-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720213032/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta3CLkX-bzk |url-status=live }}

Personal life

In March 2022, because of his Moroccan girlfriend, Sara Bella, Partey converted to Islam.{{cite web |last1=Silas |first1=Don |title=I converted to Islam because of my Moroccan girlfriend – Arsenal's Partey |url=https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/04/i-converted-to-islam-because-of-my-moroccan-girlfriend-arsenals-partey/ |website=Daily Post Nigeria |access-date=29 January 2023 |date=4 June 2022 |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129213027/https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/04/i-converted-to-islam-because-of-my-moroccan-girlfriend-arsenals-partey/ |url-status=live }} In June, it was reported that he had changed his first name to Yakubu as part of his religious conversion, while remaining Thomas Partey both legally and professionally;{{cite web |last1=Collings |first1=Simon |title=Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has changed his name |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-midfielder-thomas-partey-islam-yakubu-b1004808.html |website=Evening Standard |access-date=29 January 2023 |language=en |date=10 June 2022 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202115442/https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-midfielder-thomas-partey-islam-yakubu-b1004808.html |url-status=live }} he said days later that he had changed his name back to Thomas.{{cite web |title=Thomas Partey makes U-turn on name change |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Thomas-Partey-makes-U-turn-on-name-change-1559459 |website=GhanaWeb |access-date=29 January 2023 |language=en |date=13 June 2022 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202115443/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Thomas-Partey-makes-U-turn-on-name-change-1559459 |url-status=live }}

In June 2022, Partey was made a chief of the Manya Krobo people of the Eastern Region of Ghana by their paramount chief, Nene Sakite II, as a reward for captaining the team to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification at the expense of neighbours Nigeria.{{cite news |last1=Abayomi |first1=Tosin |title=Thomas Partey bags chieftaincy title for helping Ghana beat Nigeria to World Cup ticket [Photos] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/sports/sports-gist/thomas-partey-bags-chieftaincy-title-for-helping-ghana-beat-nigeria-to-world-cup/g4clpke |access-date=12 July 2022 |work=Pulse.ng |date=5 June 2022 |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609043559/https://www.pulse.ng/sports/sports-gist/thomas-partey-bags-chieftaincy-title-for-helping-ghana-beat-nigeria-to-world-cup/g4clpke |url-status=live }}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{updated|match played 25 May 2025}}{{Soccerway|250434|access-date=24 August 2024}}

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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

!rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Copa del Rey, FA Cup}}

!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes EFL Cup}}

!colspan="2"|Europe

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Mallorca (loan)

|2013–14

|Segunda División

|37

510colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—385
Almería (loan)

|2014–15

|La Liga

|31

410colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—324
rowspan="7"|Atlético Madrid

|2015–16

|La Liga

|13

251colspan="2"|—5{{efn|name=UCL|Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League}}0colspan="2"|—233
2016–17

|La Liga

|16

120colspan="2"|—6{{efn|name=UCL}}0colspan="2"|—241
2017–18

|La Liga

|33

331colspan="2"|—14{{efn|Six appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances in UEFA Europa League}}1colspan="2"|—505
2018–19

|La Liga

|32

330colspan="2"|—6{{efn|name=UCL}}01{{efn|Appearance in UEFA Super Cup}}0423
2019–20

|La Liga

|35

310colspan="2"|—8{{efn|name=UCL}}12{{efn|Appearances in Supercopa de España}}0464
2020–21

|La Liga

|3

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—30
colspan="2"|Total

!132

12142colspan="2"|—3923018816
rowspan="6"|Arsenal

|2020–21

|Premier League

|24

010008{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}0colspan="2"|—330
2021–22

|Premier League

|24

20020colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—262
2022–23

|Premier League

|33

310006{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}0colspan="2"|—403
2023–24

|Premier League

|14

000001{{efn|name=UCL}}01{{efn|Appearance in FA Community Shield}}0160
2024–25

|Premier League

|35

4104012{{efn|name=UCL}}0colspan="2"|—524
colspan="2"|Total

!130

93060270101679
colspan="3"|Career total

!330

30192606624042534

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=International=

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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year

National teamYearAppsGoals
rowspan="10"|Ghana

|2016

50
2017105
201842
201993
202020
202142
202291
202340
202440
202522
colspan="2"|Total5315

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|+ List of international goals scored by Thomas Partey

scope="col"|No.

!scope="col"|Date

!scope="col"|Venue

!scope="col"|Opponent

!scope="col"|Score

!scope="col"|Result

!scope="col"|Competition

align="center"|11 September 2017Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana{{fb|CGO}}align="center"|1–1align="center"|1–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"|2rowspan="3"|5 September 2017rowspan="3"|Stade Municipal de Kintélé, Brazzaville, Congorowspan="3"|{{fb|CGO}}align="center"|2–0rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1rowspan="3"|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"|3align="center"|3–1
align="center"|4align="center"|4–1
align="center"|510 October 2017King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia{{fb|KSA}}align="center"|3–0align="center"|3–0Friendly
align="center"|630 May 2018International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan{{fb|JPN}}align="center"|2–0align="center"|2–0Friendly
align="center"|77 June 2018Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland{{fb|ISL}}align="center"|2–2align="center"|2–2Friendly
align="center"|826 March 2019Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana{{fb|MTN}}align="center"|3–1align="center"|3–1Friendly
align="center"|92 July 2019Suez Stadium, Suez, Egypt{{fb|GNB}}align="center"|2–0align="center"|2–02019 Africa Cup of Nations
align="center"|1014 November 2019Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast, Ghana{{fb|RSA}}align="center"|1–0align="center"|2–02021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
align="center"|119 October 2021Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast, Ghana{{fb|ZIM}}align="center"|2–1align="center"|3–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"|1212 October 2021National Sports Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe{{fb|ZIM}}align="center"|1–0align="center"|1–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"|1329 March 2022Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria{{fb|NGA}}align="center"|1–0align="center"|1–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"|14rowspan=2|24 March 2025rowspan=2|Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima, Al Hoceima, Moroccorowspan=2|{{fb|MAD}}align="center"|1–0align="center" rowspan=2|3–0rowspan=2|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"|15align="center"|2–0

Honours

Atlético Madrid

  • La Liga: 2020–21
  • UEFA Europa League: 2017–18{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/may/16/marseille-v-atletico-madrid-europa-league-final-live|title=Marseille 0-3 Atlético Madrid: 2018 Europa League final – as it happened|last=Murray|first=Scott|date=16 May 2018|work=The Guardian|access-date=31 December 2019|issn=0261-3077|archive-date=18 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918111330/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/may/16/marseille-v-atletico-madrid-europa-league-final-live|url-status=live}}
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2018{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/aug/15/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-european-super-cup-match-report|title=Diego Costa double helps Atlético beat Real Madrid 4-2 in Uefa Super Cup|last=sport|first=Guardian|date=15 August 2018|work=The Guardian|access-date=31 December 2019|issn=0261-3077|archive-date=28 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428003902/https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/aug/15/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-european-super-cup-match-report|url-status=live}}
  • UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2015–16{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36254652|title=Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (5-3 pens)|work=BBC Sport|date=28 May 2016|access-date=31 December 2019|archive-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125121852/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36254652|url-status=live}}

Arsenal

  • FA Community Shield: 2023{{cite news |date=6 August 2023 |title=Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City (4–1 on pens): Gunners win shootout to secure Community Shield |first=Gary |last=Rose |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66352143 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=BBC Sport}}

Individual

  • CAF Team of the Year: 2018,{{cite news|title=Salah and Mane Picked in First Africa Best 11|url=https://fifpro.org/news/salah-mahrez-and-mane-in-first-africa-best-11/en/|publisher=FIFPro|date=8 January 2019|access-date=8 January 2019|archive-date=9 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109062759/https://fifpro.org/news/salah-mahrez-and-mane-in-first-africa-best-11/en/|url-status=dead}} 2023{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=Osimhen, Oshoala named African Men's and Women's Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2023 |url=https://www.cafonline.com/news/osimhen-oshoala-named-african-men-s-and-women-s-player-of-the-year-at-the-caf-awards-2023/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=CAF |language=en-GB}}
  • SWAG Sports Personality of the Year: 2018{{Cite web |last=Kwakofi |first=Edwin |date=13 May 2019 |title=44th SWAG Awards: Partey wins Sports Personality of the Year award |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2019/05/44th-swag-awards-partey-wins-sports-personality-of-the-year-award/ |access-date=19 January 2023 |website=Citi Newsroom |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119003053/https://citinewsroom.com/2019/05/44th-swag-awards-partey-wins-sports-personality-of-the-year-award/ |url-status=live }}
  • Ghana Player of the Year: 2017,{{Cite web |date=2018-05-04 |title=Thomas Partey insist he deserves SWAG player of the year award |url=https://ghanasportsonline.com/2018/05/thomas-partey-insist-deserves-swag-player-year-award/ |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=Ghana Sports Online |language=en-US |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119003100/https://ghanasportsonline.com/2018/05/thomas-partey-insist-deserves-swag-player-year-award/ |url-status=live }} 2018{{Cite web |last=Okine |first=Sammy Heywood |date=13 May 2019 |title=Full List Of 2018 SWAG Award Winners |url=http://ghanaolympic.org/index.php?item=4205 |url-status=live |access-date=13 July 2021 |website=Ghana Olympic |publisher=Ghana Olympic Committee |archive-date=13 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713185020/http://ghanaolympic.org/index.php?item=4205 }}
  • Ghana Football Awards Foreign-based Player of the Year: 2017–18, 2018–19{{Cite web |date=22 July 2019 |title=2019 Ghana Football Awards: The full list of winners on glitzy gala night |url=http://ghanasoccernet.com/2019-ghana-football-awards-the-full-list-of-winners-on-glitzy-gala-night |access-date=19 January 2023 |website=GhanaSoccernet |language= |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119030644/https://ghanasoccernet.com/2019-ghana-football-awards-the-full-list-of-winners-on-glitzy-gala-night |url-status=live }}
  • Ghana Football Awards Footballer of the Year: 2017–18, 2018–19

References

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  • [https://www.arsenal.com/men/players/thomas-partey Profile] at the Arsenal F.C. website
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  • The [https://www.thomaspartey.com/foundation Thomas Partey Foundation].

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