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Accra, April 13 -The football world has a long history in its major leagues of poaching the best talent from all over the world, and there are many Ghanaian footballers who have been the beneficiaries of this practice.
The global football world is truly a multicultural one, with the top leagues and teams paying large sums to gain talented players from all over the world. Ghana should be proud to number more than its fair share of talented players that internationally famous teams have signed to play for them.Â
From the Premier League in England to La Liga in Spain, talented Ghanaian footballers are making names for themselves and their country in the top tiers of football competition. This article will cover three of the most famous Ghanaian footballers, but there is more information on football players here, as this article is by no means an exhaustive list.
Mohammed Kudus
While this list is in no particular order, Mohammed Kudus is probably the most high profile of Ghana’s current international footballers. Kudus signed with West Ham United in August of 2023. The five-year contract was signed for an unknown amount, but there are reports it was in excess of €43 million. He is still rostered on the Ghana national team and for both his national team and West Ham plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger.
Kudus has proven his worth for the Hammers over the last couple of years by being instrumental in their success at reaching the knockout stages of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League, as well as collecting a reasonable number of goals in the Premier League. He finished the 2024 Premier League season as the player with the most successful dribbles at 124 and also surpassed André Ayew’s record for the most goals by a Ghanaian playing for West Ham with 13.
Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey should be well-known to Arsenal fans, as he’s been a lynchpin in their defence since he joined the club in 2020. After signing for £45 million on a long-term contract, Partey’s time with Arsenal might be approaching its end, and rumours are swirling about where the Ghanaian defensive midfield star might head next.Â
Having spent so long in England and being a true veteran of the sport, Partey might be the most accomplished Ghanaian football player of this generation. Despite missing much of the 2023/24 season due to an injury, his recent performance with Arsenal has received high praise from Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal. Being such an important and veteran piece of Arsenal’s defence, some fans wonder if the club can afford to be without such a steadying hand in the midfield if he does decide to move on.
Iñaki Williams
Some might say that Iñaki Williams shouldn’t be on a list of Ghanaian footballers, and we respectfully disagree. Williams might have been born in Spain, but his Ghanaian heritage is clearly of import to him, and he has made the choice to represent Ghana internationally. He is even known as Kweku within the Black Stars to celebrate his heritage and reinforce his belonging with the other members of the Ghanaian national squad.
As for his performances in La Liga, Williams is renowned for having one of the most relentless work ethics in the entire league. He currently holds the record for the most consecutive league appearances with 251 games without a gap. During the 2023/24 season, he was instrumental in getting Athletic Club a top-six finish, with 10 goals over the season and a number of assists.
Conclusion
As we mentioned, this list is by no means exhaustive, and there are many other talented Ghanaian footballers making names for themselves on the world stage, but these three stand out to us. With football fans seeing Ghanaian footballers playing for prestigious clubs in fiercely competitive leagues such as the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga, these talented players are not just ambassadors for Ghanaian talent but also sources of inspiration for young Ghanaian footballers starting out in their professional careers.