Right back for Ghana, Tariq Lamptey, is one of the best in the league and is described as a very pacy player who contributes a lot in both attack and defense.
After making an impression in his first game for Chelsea, Tariq Lamptey suddenly became a major player in football.
Here are some interesting facts about the young right back as he celebrates his 22nd birthday.
1. Tariq Nii-Lante Lamptey was born on September 30, 2000, in Hillingdon, London, to a Ghanaian family who had recently immigrated to the city.
2. Tariq’s father, Ahmed Lamptey enrolled him in Chelsea FC’s academy to nurture his talent as a footballer at the age of eight. It didn’t take long for him to make an impression in the club as he moved up the academy ranks very quickly and he thrived in most games he featured in.
3. The right-back quickly shot to fame when he helped the Blues win the U-18 Premier League and had 11 assists in the 2017/2018 season. The player was rewarded with his first professional contract by Chelsea after his talent was heavily recognized by his coaches.
4. Tariq made his debut for the Chelsea senior team under Frank Lampard in the 2019/2020 English Premier League season in a London Derby against Arsenal. The defender made two appearances for Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup before being transferred to Brighton and Hove Albion.
5. Lamptey played for England U-21 making his debut in a 2–1 away victory over Austria U21 in a 2021 European Championship. The young right-back made 20 appearances for the Young Lions before switching nationalities to Ghana.
6. Tariq Lamptey made his debut for Ghana’s senior national team on September 23rd against Brazil as he came on as a substitute in the game.
7. Although the player is yet to enjoy achievements after turning pro, Tariq was part of Chelsea’s under 18 squad that won an unprecedented quadruple trophy in a season including the u18 Premier League.