The Premier League is undoubtedly one of the most watched football competitions globally. Each season, some of the biggest bookmakers on liontips.com roll out exciting odds on this League for bettors to tap into.
For football lovers, the sight of Kevin De Bryne giving majestic passes or Mohammed Salah magically weaving through defenders is a source of epic delight.
Bringing it home, we Ghanaians are proud of our colors being strutted in the Premier League by our eminent players. We proudly have some of the best players playing in the League.
Let us talk about our best performers in the Premier League (in no particular order).
1. Daniel Amartey
Daniel Amartey joined Leicester City from FC Copenhagen in 2016 and has quickly established himself as a key member of the squad.
The 27-year-old, born on December 21, 1994, can play in defense or midfield. Since joining the team, he has had a 59% tackle success rate and 86 interceptions, demonstrating his defensive prowess.
Even though he has only two Premier League goals to his name, Amartey still always gives his all whenever he is called upon.
With six solid years behind him in the Premier League, the Ghanaian international has helped his team win the Emirates FA Cup, the Premier League trophy, and the Community Shield.
2. Jeffrey Schlupp
German-born Jeffrey Schlupp is a professional football player who currently plies his trade in the Premier League with Crystal Palace.
He came into the limelight in the 2014/2015 season, his first year in the premier League. This was after he helped Leicester City win the Championship the previous year.
His exploits in his first year as a premier league player earned him the Players’ player award of the season as he helped the Foxes avoid relegation.
He contributed more to the team just two years after leaving the Champions, playing 24 out of 38 games and helping them win the Premier League title.
The following year in January 2017, Jeffrey Schlupp switched to Crystal Palace as Sam Allardyce’s first signing following his appointment as the Crystal Palace’s coach.
Since his arrival at Selhurst Park, Schlupp regularly features in the left-wing, left-back, or central midfield. In addition, he has scored a total of 13 premier league goals for his club.
Jeffrey Schlupp signed a new deal with the club in 2020, extending his stay at Selhurst Park until 2023. However, negotiations for a further extension are presently underway.
3. Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew is not new to the Premier League, having first featured for Aston Villa and then Swansea City. Before joining Swansea City, he spent the 2015/2016 season with Aston Villa, finishing the season as the top scorer.
He paired up with his brother Andre Ayew, who joined him at Swansea City in 2018. Jordan Ayew scored eight goals for the Swans before joining Crystal Palace on loan for the 2018/2019 season.
He made such an impression during this loan period with Crystal Palace that he was offered a permanent contract the following season.
Son of the popular retired Ghanaian footballer, Abedi Pele, Jordan Ayew has consistently shown glimpses of his father’s qualities. We can confidently say that he has even surpassed him on several occasions.
The 30-year-old Ghanaian forward has 13 goals for Crystal Palace since securing the permanent move. With his current fine form, we will surely see more of his qualities in the coming seasons.
4. Mohammed Salisu
Southampton’s Mohammed Salisu is a defensive force to reckon with. The 23-year-old joined Southampton from Real Valladolid in 2020 for a £10.9 million fee and has since adapted to his side.
Mohammed Salisu is known for his physical style of play, not hesitating to tackle down his opponent when needed. In addition, he is also known for making important interceptions preventing the ball from going beyond him. In the air, he is also good, regularly winning aerial duels.
Salisu has nailed down the defensive position in the Southampton team, posing as a rock-solid wall at the back, hard for the opposing strikers to pass.
5. Thomas Partey
Since his arrival, Thomas Partey has been a revelation for his Arsenal team, putting up a streak of outstanding performances.
Although Partey has been unfortunate with injuries, he has commendably established himself in the midfield, routinely commanding the ball and dictating the tempo in his team’s favor.
The Ghanaian arrived at Arsenal in 2020 in a £45 million deal following a late scramble to secure his signature. Since his debut, he has won the man of the match awards on different occasions displaying his capability.
The Ghanaian midfielder has scored two goals for the Gunners and is still gunning for more.
Conclusion
Africa is a hub of footballing talents. Particularly in West Africa, Ghana is a formidable force in the football industry, producing several high-class players dazzling spectators across different leagues globally.
This piece recognizes the Ghanaian contributions to the English Premier League, spotlighting some of the best currently lighting up the Premier League.