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Emmanuel Frimpong
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Yaw Frimpong[1]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Arsenal
Number 26
Youth career
2001–2011 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011– Arsenal 6 (0)
2012 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 5 (0)
International career‡
2007–2008 England U16 6 (1)
2008–2009 England U17 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 February 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:00, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

Emmanuel Yaw Frimpong (/[invalid input: 'icon']frɪmˈpɒŋ/ frim-PONG-G) (born 10 January 1992) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for English Premier League side Arsenal.

Although Frimpong has represented England at youth level, he has pledged his international future to his country of birth Ghana. He holds both a Ghanaian passport and a British passport.[2]

Early life

Frimpong was born in Kumasi, Ghana but moved to Tottenham at a young age where he was originally discovered by Arsenal and enrolled at the Hale End Academy at the age of 9 alongside fellow graduate Jack Wilshere. He attended Gladesmore Community School in Tottenham until he was 14, when he left to focus on playing football full-time at Arsenal's youth academy.[3][4]

Club career

Frimpong signed for Arsenal aged nine.[3] He began his Arsenal career in their youth academy and he scored against Coventry City[5] and Milton Keynes amongst others.[6] Arsenal added him to their reserve team in 2008. He made his début for the reserves on 5 October 2009 against Chelsea.[7] Frimpong as well as fellow academy member Jay Emmanuel-Thomas were on the bench for the match against Sheffield United.[8]

On 22 May 2009, Frimpong was injured on the quarter hour mark of the FA Youth Cup Final against Liverpool and was substituted.[9]

He featured heavily in Arsenal's pre-season in Austria and received praise from Arsene Wenger for his performances in the 2010 Emirates Cup. "I believe Frimpong has done really well as well. He is a bit less of a dribbler but he is a fighter and he is a winner."[10]

On 19 August 2010, Frimpong injured an anterior cruciate ligament in training and was out injured for nine months.[11]

After returning from the injury, on 17 June 2011, Frimpong claimed he was in talks with Championship club Cardiff City and League One side Charlton Athletic over a possible loan deal, which could give him regular football.[12]

2011–12 season

On 13 July 2011 Frimpong came off the bench to play 45 minutes for Arsenal in a friendly against Malaysia XI. Frimpong made his Premier League debut for Arsenal in their match against Newcastle United on 13 August 2011, coming on as a second half substitute for Tomas Rosicky.[13] On 16 August 2011, Frimpong came on as a second-half substitute for Rosicky again in the UEFA Champions League match against Udinese.[14] He made his first start in the Premier League on 20 August 2011 against Liverpool, but ended up being sent off in the 69th minute of the match after receiving a second yellow card for a challenge on Lucas.[15] Following Arsenal loss to Manchester City in the The League Cup Quarter Final, Frimpong and his former Arsenal teammate Samir Nasri clashed in the tunnel and had tussled throughout the tie and at the end of the match they appeared to start arguing as the teams walked off the pitch, before their disagreement continued in the tunnel.[16] Following the incident, Samir Nasri and Arsenal's Emmanuel Frimpong did not face action over their row in the tunnel.[17]

Loan spell at Wolves

On 1 January 2012, it was confirmed that Frimpong had joined fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.[18] The following day he made his debut, starting in a 2-1 loss to Chelsea. However, in only his fifth appearance for the club, he ruptured a cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 2–1 win at QPR, sidelining him for between six to nine months and effectively ending his season.[19]

International career

Frimpong opted to join England's under-16 team in 2007.[20] In March 2008, Frimpong scored a 71st minute goal for England against Germany's under-16 team in the Montaigu Tournament to give England a 1–0 win.[21]

In 2009, Frimpong said, "no matter what, I will always play for Ghana because at the end of the day, from what I believe, I am a Ghanaian.".[22] [23] In August 2010, Frimpong was called-up for the England under-19 squad to face Slovakia the following month,[24] though he was later forced to withdraw from the squad after suffering his anterior cruciate ligament injury.

In February 2011, Frimpong said: "I have always told my family that if Ghana calls me, I will personally ride my own bicycle from England to Ghana [to play for the Black Stars]".[25] In August, Frimpong had planned to spectate a friendly match between Ghana and Nigeria at Vicarage Road in Watford, but the game was postponed due to the 2011 England riots.[26] Later that month, Frimpong received his first call-up for the England under-21 team.[27] On 6 September 2011, it was announced by the Ghanaian FA that Frimpong has pledged his future to Ghana.[28]

Style of play

Frimpong is known for his energy in the midfield and has been compared to current Arsenal player Alex Song and various other African midfielders who have lots of pace and stamina. He has also been called a younger version of Michael Essien because of his hard work in the defensive midfielder role.[29][30][31][32]

Personal life

Frimpong is the cousin of professional footballer, Yaw Amankwah who plays as a centre back for Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball.[33]

Career statistics

Club
As of 22 December 2011.[34]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Arsenal 2011–12 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 5 0 0 14 0 1
Wolves (loan) 2011–12 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1
Career total 10 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 5 0 0 18 0 2

Honours

Arsenal
England U-16

References

  1. ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2010 and 31/08/2010" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
  2. ^ "BBC: Emmanuel Frimpong to play for Ghana, claims country's FA". bbc.com. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  3. ^ a b Barlow, Matt (18 December 2009). "Inside Arsenal's talent factory: Emmanuel Frimpong's case study". The Daily Mail. London. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  4. ^ "Young Guns: Midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong". Arsenal.com. 2 September 20098. Retrieved 16 August 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Academy: Arsenal 2-1 Coventry City". Arsenal.com. 22 April 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  6. ^ "MK Dons 0-3 Academy - Match report". Arsenal.com. 5 April 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  7. ^ "Emmanuel Frimpong profile". TransferMarkt.co.uk. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  8. ^ Carline, Peter (24 September 2008). "The Carling Cup Third Round: Follow all the action as it unfolded". Daily Mail. London. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  9. ^ "Advantage Arsenal". TheFA.com. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  10. ^ "Frimpong Praise". Arsenal.com. 01 Ausgust 2010. Retrieved 04 August 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  11. ^ Clarke, Richard (19 August 2010). "Frimpong suffers injury to knee ligaments". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  12. ^ Bawauh, Juliet (17 June 2011). "Arsenal's Emmanuel Frimpong claims Cardiff & Charlton Athletic talks". Goal.com. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  13. ^ "Gervinho off as Gunners are held". ESPN. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
  14. ^ McNulty, Phil (16 August 2011). "Arsenal 1 - 0 Udinese". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  15. ^ McNulty, Phil (20 August 2011). "Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  16. ^ Jackson, Jamie (30 November 2011). "Samir Nasri and Emmanuel Frimpong clash in post-match tunnel row". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  17. ^ "Samir Nasri and Emmanuel Frimpong will not face action over tunnel row". BBC Sport. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  18. ^ "Wolves confirm Frimpong arrival". Wolves FC. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  19. ^ "Frimpong's loan spell over". Wolves FC. 6 February 2012.
  20. ^ "Late strike denies Lions". TheFA.com. 11 October 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  21. ^ "German success for U16s". TheFA.com. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  22. ^ Daly, James (3 February 2010). "Arsenal's Emmanuel Frimpong will choose Ghana over England". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  23. ^ "Frimpong available for Ghana". Sky Sports News. 8 February 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  24. ^ "Afobe and Yennaris make England U19 squad as Frimpong backtracks on Ghana decision". YoungGunsBlog.co.uk. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  25. ^ "Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong to play for Ghana". GhanaToGhana.com. 15 February. Retrieved 6 March 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  26. ^ "Frimpong keeps tabs on Ghana plans". OnlineNigeria. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
  27. ^ "Welbeck and Jones named in England U21 squad despite being tipped for senior side". London: Daily Mail. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  28. ^ "BBC: Emmanuel Frimpong to play for Ghana, claims country's FA". bbc.com. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  29. ^ Harris, Chris (19 March 2009). "Frimpong - Comebacks show our character". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  30. ^ Harris, Chris (1 December 2009). "Frimpong - I can step into the 'Song' role". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  31. ^ Taylor, Declan (14 January 2009). "Bould delighted by Frimpong's development". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  32. ^ "Emmanuel Frimpong profile". YoungGunsBlog.co.uk. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  33. ^ "Fra Ghana til Fana". ba.no (in Norwegian). Bergensavisen. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ "Emmanuel Frimpong". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 18 August 2011.

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