Thomas Partey Wins Ghana Footballer of the Year Award for Third Time
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced Thomas Teye Partey as the winner of the Ghana Footballer of the Year award for the third time in his career. The midfielder, who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League, received the prestigious award at the seventh edition of the Ghana Football Awards held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on June 14, 2025.
Partey’s impressive performance in the 2024-2025 season, where he led Arsenal to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, earned him the top spot ahead of Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth and Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao. This win marks Partey’s third Ghana Footballer of the Year award, following his previous victories in 2017 and 2018 while playing for Atlético Madrid in La Liga.
A Look Back at the History of the Ghana Footballer of the Year Award
The Ghana Footballer of the Year award has been presented annually since 1975, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Ghanaian footballers to the sport. The award is determined by a panel of judges comprising members of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Ghana Premier League team captains and coaches, and Goal.com’s corporate subdivision of Perform Group.
Past Winners of the Ghana Footballer of the Year Award
Some notable past winners of the award include Samuel Kuffour, who holds the record for the most wins with three awards in 1998, 1999, and 2001. Other notable winners include Asamoah Gyan, André Ayew, Stephen Appiah, and Kwadwo Asamoah, who have all won the award twice.
Previous Winners
- 1975: Mohammed Ahmed Polo (Hearts of Oak)
- 1978: Karim Abdul Razak (Asante Kotoko)
- 1993: Abedi Pele (Marseille)
- 1997: Tony Yeboah (Hamburger SV)
- 2004: Stephen Appiah (Juventus)
- 2006: John Mensah (Rennes)
- 2007: Michael Essien (Chelsea)
- 2010: Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland)
- 2011: André Ayew (Marseille)
- 2017: Thomas Partey (Atlético Madrid)
- 2018: Thomas Partey (Atlético Madrid)
Thomas Partey’s Achievement
Thomas Partey’s win marks a significant achievement in his career, solidifying his reputation as one of Ghana’s top footballers. His consistent excellence on the field has earned him recognition and admiration from fans and critics alike.
The Ghana Football Association congratulates Thomas Partey on his win and looks forward to seeing more outstanding performances from Ghanaian footballers in the future.