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From Odumase to Madrid: Ten Facts about
Atletico Madrid Man Thomas Partey
He was born in Odumase Krobo (Ghana) on
June 13, 1993 and grew up playing in teams from his home town like most
Ghanaian children but fast forward, he is now hunting for Spanish and European
football honours under the guidance of Diego Simeone.
We know he is Thomas Partey but here are
some things you did not know about the Black Stars debutant
He’s the oldest of eight children in his
family and loves spending quality time with his father who loves football
His father runs and trains a team in
Odumase Krobo where Thomas started playing until he was nine.
While playing for that team, his father
gave him the nickname “Senegal”, because he reminded him of a friend with the
same name.
The chance to take a big step up came
when Tema Youth, a Ghanaian team from Division Two, spotted him. With them, he
experienced a promotion play-off to the Ghanaian top flight.
His performances were noted by the
scouts and glowing reports about his abilities swept through the country.
Thomas has said an agent registered interested with him in 2011 despite never
having seen him play.
His agent quickly saw his potential and
decided to take him to Spain, where he was given a trial with the Atletico
Madrid youth academy. The Rojiblanco coaching staff did not hesitate to sign
him.
In four months, he made the leap from
their Under 18s to the Under 19s, and a season later he was already in the
‘Colchoneros’ second team. He was loaned out to RCD
Mallorca and Almeria before
Diego Simeone gave a run in the first team.
He has just earned his debut call to
represent his country (Black Stars). After playing for RCD Mallorca he trained
with Ghana’s under 20s but did not make the squad for the 2013 Under 20 World
Cup in Turkey
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