Richmond Lamptey
Richmond Nii Lamptey (born 18 March 1997)[1] is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ghana Premier League club Asante Kotoko.[2] He has capped once for the Ghana national team.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richmond Nii Lamptey | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Asante Kotoko | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2015 | WAFA | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | WAFA | 46 | (4) |
| 2018–2021 | International Allies | 50 | (4) |
| 2019 | → Salam Zgharta (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2021– | Asante Kotoko | 51 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2021– | Ghana | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
WAFA edit
Lamptey joined West African Football Academy (WAFA) at the age of twelve. He progressed through the age groups playing for the U-13, U-17 till he was promoted to the senior team in 2015.[4] He played three seasons with the senior team in the Ghana Premier League and was part of the squad that placed second in the 2017 season, the club's highest ever position in the history of the league. He played an important role that season, by playing 26 league matches, scoring one goal and providing five assists.[5] His performance over the season drew in interest from several clubs.[6] He left the club after his contract expired ending a nine-year stint with the Sogakope-based team.[4]
Inter Allies edit
On 25 January 2018, International Allies announced that they had signed Lamptey as a free agent on three-year contract.[6] On 3 February 2019, Lamptey signed for Lebanese Premier League side Salam Zgharta on a loan deal till the end of the 2018–19 season.[7] He returned to the Inter Allies and was appointed as the club captain for the 2019–20 season.[8] In the 2020–21 season, he played 30 matches, scored 3 goals, provided two assists and won four man of the match awards.[9] He made headlines within the season with his 40-yard thunderbolt strike against Hearts of Oak in November 2020.[10][11] That strike led Inter Allies to their first victory of the season.[12] At the end of the 2020-21 season, he was banned from all football related activities for 30 months by the Ghana Football Association's Disciplinary committee. This decision was taken due to his alleged involvement in a match fixing scandal between Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies.[13] On July 27th, 2023, the Court of Arbitration for Sports(CAS) ordered the Ghana Football association ( CAF) to compensate Richmond Lamptey with an amount of CHF 3,000($ 3,444) and also annul the sanctions imposed on him.[14][15]
Asante Kotoko edit
In September 2021, Lamptey signed for Asante Kotoko on a three-year deal, making him the first signing of newly appointed coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.[16]
International career edit
Lamptey represented Ghana in the youth levels, including for the Ghana U17 in 2013 before being promoted to the Ghana U20.[17] In 2017, he was a member of the Ghana squad that won the WAFU Cup of Nations.
Honours edit
Asante Kotoko
Ghana
References edit
- ^ "Richmond Lamptey Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Kotoko sign Richmond Lamptey from Inter Allies". My Joy Online. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Richmond Lamptey (Player)". National Football Teams. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ a b Akwasi, Akyereko (7 April 2018). "Inter Allies midfielder Richmond Lamptey can't wait to face former Club WAFA". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Former WAFA winger Richmond Lamptey completes Inter Allies switch". GhanaSoccernet. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ a b Gyamera-Antwi, Evans (26 January 2018). "Inter Allies complete Richmond Lamptey signing". Goal. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Adams, Nuhu (3 February 2019). "Inter Allies midfielder Richmond Lamptey joins Lebanese side Salam Zgharta". GhanaSoccernet. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Richmond Lamptey To Captain Inter Allies For 2019/2020 GPL Season". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko announce signing of midfielder Richmond Nii Lamptey from Inter Allies". GhanaSoccernet. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Lamptey strikes to win day for Inter Allies against Hearts of Oak". Ghana Football Association. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Richmond Lamptey explains technique behind wonder strike against Hearts of Oak". My Joy Online. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Neequaye, Bernard (29 November 2020). "Premier League: Inter Allies record first season win against Hearts of Oak". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Asante Kotoko's Richmond Lamptey banned 2.5 years for involvement in match fixing scandal". 16 May 2022.
- ^ "CAS orders GFA to pay Kotoko's Richmond Lamptey CHF3,000, overturns sanctions". 28 July 2023.
- ^ "GFA welcomes CAS decision on Alex Aso, Richmond Lamptey & 20 Players".
- ^ Koranteng, Daniel (13 September 2021). "Asante Kotoko sign Richmond Lamptey from Inter Allies". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "WAFA's Richmond Lamptey joins Inter Allies". Kick Ghana. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Asante Kotoko crowned Ghana Premier League champions for record 24th time". GhanaSoccernet. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
External links edit
- Richmond Lamptey at Soccerway
- Richmond Lamptey at National-Football-Teams.com
- Richmond Lamptey at FootballDatabase.eu
- Richmond Lamptey at Global Sports Archive