Brighton & Hove Albion, a prominent Premier League club in England, has officially announced that Ghanaian international Tariq Lamptey has penned an additional one-year deal, securing his stay with the Premier League club through the 2025-2026 season.
The 24-year-old versatile right-back, who joined Brighton in 2020, has proven to be a crucial player for the Seagulls. His impressive speed, defensive skills, and offensive contributions have made him a valuable asset. This new agreement puts an end to recent rumors suggesting a possible departure from the club this summer.
“Defender Tariq Lamptey has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Albion,” the club’s official statement confirmed. Since his debut in 2020, the Ghanaian international has made 122 appearances, scored five goals and provided 12 assists.
Brighton’s head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “We’re delighted Tariq is staying with us. He wants to help the team achieve our targets and gives us great options in wide areas. We are looking forward to Tariq being part of our journey next season.”
In the 2024-25 season, Lamptey participated in 20 matches across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Since switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana in 2022, he has earned eight caps with the Black Stars. Lamptey’s contract extension provides a significant boost for Brighton as they prepare for the upcoming season under Hurzeler, with hopes of building upon their recent successes.
About Tariq Lamptey
Born in Hillingdon, Greater London (England) to Ghanaian parents, Lamptey represented England at the youth international level, from under-18 to under-21. He played grassroots football for Larkspur Rovers before joining the Chelsea academy at age eight. Lamptey made his first-team debut for Chelsea on December 29, 2019, in a Premier League match against Arsenal. He replaced Fikayo Tomori in the 59th minute, contributing to Chelsea’s comeback victory. Lamptey later described his debut as a nerve-wracking experience.
He became the seventh academy graduate to make a first-team appearance under manager Frank Lampard. On January 31, 2020, Lamptey signed with Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He made a strong debut for Brighton in his first Premier League start, a 0–0 draw against Leicester City on June 23.
In July 2020, the Ghana Football Association approached Lamptey about potentially switching his international allegiance. However, he made his England under-21 debut on September 8, starting in a victory over Austria. He returned to the under-21 team in March 2022 for European Under-21 Championship qualification matches. In May 2022, it was announced that Lamptey was considering a switch to represent Ghana, and he ultimately made that decision.
Career Overview of Tariq Lamptey
Tariq Lamptey is a professional footballer who has represented both England at the youth level and Ghana at the senior level.
Early Career and International Switch:
• Lamptey was initially eligible to play for England, and England under-21 manager Lee Carsley mentioned that Lamptey requested to be left out of the squad for “head space.”
• In July, the president of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, officially confirmed Lamptey’s eligibility to represent Ghana.
• Lamptey debuted for Ghana on September 23, as a 72nd-minute substitute in a 3–0 friendly loss against Brazil.
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Tariq Lamptey’s Career at Brighton & Hove Albion:
2020–21 Season:
• Started in Brighton’s opening match against Chelsea, assisting Leandro Trossard’s goal in a 3–1 defeat.
• Scored his first goal for Brighton on November 1 in a 2–1 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
• Received his first career red card on November 21 in a 2–1 victory against Aston Villa.
• Signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Brighton on January 17, 2021.
• Sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained on December 16, 2020, and subsequently missed the remainder of the season.
2021–22 Season:
• Returned to the matchday squad as an unused substitute on September 19, 2021, after a nine-month absence.
• Made his first competitive appearance since December 2020 in an EFL Cup match on September 22, 2021.
• Made his first league appearance in 10 months on October 16, 2021, as a substitute against Norwich City.
• On November 6, 2021, he started his first Premier League match against Newcastle United after recovering from injury.
• Came on as a substitute in Brighton’s 4–0 victory over Manchester United on May 7.
2022–23 Season:
• Scored his second goal for Brighton on November 9 in an EFL Cup match against Arsenal.
• Did not start a Premier League match until December 31 in a 4–2 loss to Arsenal.
• Sustained a knee injury in a match against West Ham on March 4, ending his season prematurely.
2023–24 Season:
• Returned to action on September 2, 2023, as a substitute in a 3–1 victory over Newcastle.
On June 9, 2025, Lamptey extended his contract with Brighton until June 30, 2026.
