Thomas Partey
Ghanaian footballer and Al Shabab midfielder, known for his years at Atlético Madrid and Arsenal and his performances for the Black Stars.
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Premier League
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ArsenalOverview
- Full name
- Thomas Teye Partey
- Born
- 13 June 1993, Odumase Krobo, Ghana
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- Al Shabab
- Breakout
- Atlético Madrid first-team debut, 28 November 2015
Mini bio
Football at home.
Born in Odumase Krobo in Ghana, Thomas began playing for a team run and coached by his father. He later caught the attention of Tema Youth, whose second-division side gave him a route toward a trial in Spain. LaLiga’s account of his early years traces that journey through Atlético Madrid’s youth teams and loans at Mallorca and Almería.
Finding his place in Madrid.
His Atlético first-team debut came against Espanyol on 28 November 2015. By the following season he was earning more minutes, including appearances in the Champions League knockout rounds. His Atlético honours include the 2018 Europa League and UEFA Super Cup.
London and beyond.
Partey joined Arsenal in October 2020. He won the 2023 Community Shield with the club before joining Villarreal for the 2025/26 season. In August 2026 he moved to Al Shabab. Alongside his club career, he has continued to play for Ghana, including a two-goal display against Madagascar in March 2025 and a start in the World Cup qualifying win over Comoros that October.
Ongoing legal proceedings.
In May 2026, Sky Sports reported that Partey’s trial had been postponed to June 2027. He has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault concerning allegations by four women. These are pending charges, not findings of guilt.
Creditschronological, newest first
Club football
- 2026Al ShababMidfielder
- 2025–2026VillarrealMidfielder
- 2020–2025ArsenalMidfielder
- 2015Atlético Madrid first-team debutMidfielder
International football
- 2026Ghana at the FIFA World CupStarting midfielder against England
- 2025Ghana’s World Cup qualifying campaignTwo-goal scorer against Madagascar
Awards
Quotes
I wanted to play outside Ghana and I was focused on playing with the great people we saw on TV.Thomas Partey, Arsenal.com
Reflecting on his ambition to play in Europe and why he kept his trial in Spain quiet.
Trivia
- He is the oldest of eight children, according to LaLiga’s account of his upbringing.
- His father nicknamed him “Senegal” because he reminded him of a friend.
- He explained to Arsenal that he used “Thomas” on his shirt because that was the name he started with and supporters already knew it.
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