Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is mourning the death of his father, Jacob Teye Partey, who passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The death has left the Partey family in mourning, with the news coming at a difficult personal moment for the former Arsenal midfielder.
Jacob Teye Partey played an important role in his son’s journey into professional football, supporting Thomas from his early years as he pursued his ambition of becoming a footballer.
He is also reported to have made significant sacrifices to help his son develop his talent. Jacob was involved in football in their hometown of Odumase Krobo, where Thomas began playing the sport as a young boy.
Thomas eventually moved to Spain as a teenager in 2011 to join Atlético Madrid’s youth setup, beginning a journey that would take him to the highest levels of European football.
He later spent time with Mallorca and Almería before establishing himself at Atlético Madrid.
The midfielder later joined Arsenal, where he became an important squad member, before moving to Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab.
At the international level, Partey has become one of Ghana’s most prominent footballers and a key figure in the Black Stars.
He has not yet publicly commented on his father’s passing as the family mourns privately.
The cause of Jacob Teye Partey’s death has not been disclosed, and funeral and burial arrangements are yet to be announced.
