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Daniel Amartey Net Worth, Career and Club

Daniel Amartey
Daniel Amartey. Photo/Sky Sports
  • He is a Ghanaian professional footballer
  • He plays as a defender for club Besiktas and the Ghana national team
  • He won the Premier League title with Leicester City

Daniel Amartey is a Ghanaian professional football player who plays as a defender or midfielder for club Besiktas and the Ghana national team, whose net worth is estimated to be $8 million in 2023.

The defender began his professional career with Danish club Djurgardens IF where he was promoted to the first team. 

The following year, he transferred to Danish club FC Copenhagen where he played for two seasons before leaving for English club Leicester City helping them win the Premier League title in season 2015-16.

He then transferred to club Besiktas. Internationally, Amartey has played for the Ghana national team and he participated in the Africa Cup of Nations twice.

Daniel Amartey Biography

Full name Daniel Amartey
Age 28 years old
Height 1.86m
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Date of birth December 21 1994
Nationality Ghanaian
Occupation Footballer
Source of wealth Football earnings
Marital status Married

Net Worth

Daniel Amartey’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $8 million primarily from his career earnings as a professional footballer.

He won a Premier League title while playing for Leicester City and he certainly received a heavy award.

Daniel Amartey

Daniel Amartey. Photo/Footballghana

He currently plays for Turkish club Besiktas where he plays as a defender earning a salary of $2 million every year.

Since he began his career, he has won several awards and these are reflected in his net worth. Amartey has several endorsements with major brands internationally and in his country which also earn him a handsome amount of cash.

Personal Life

Daniel Amartey was born on December 21 1994 in Accra, Ghana to parents of the country’s descent and started playing football at a young age joining International Allies FC youth academy.

Two years later, he was spotted by Magnus Pehrsson, the manager of club Djurgardens IF while he was on a scouting trip in Africa. The manager was impressed by Amartey’s talent and signed him to a contract the following year.

He made his debut for the club in the Allsvenskan, the Swedish top flight and was named the Allsvenskan Young Player of the Year in the following year.

In the same year, he transferred to Danish club FC Copenhagen where he won the Danish Superliga title.

Amartey transferred to Leicester City helping the club win the Premier League title in season 2015-16.

The defender has made several appearances for the Ghana national team and since he made his debut for the club, he has played in two Africa Cup of Nations.

Amartey is married to Naa Shika Addy, and they have a son together. One most unique things about him is that he is vocal on the pitch and always tries to motivate his teammates.

Career

Daniel Amartey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Super Liga Club Besiktas and the Ghana national team.

Amartey started his career with Ghanaian club International Allies before he was spotted by Djurgardens IF’s manager who signed him a contract to join the club.

At Djurgardens IF, he spent two seasons and won the Allsvenskan Young Player of the Year award.

In the same year, he transferred to Danish club FC Copenhagen, spent two years there and won the Danish Superliga title.

Two years later, he transferred to English club Leicester City where he helped the club win the Premier League title becoming the first Ghanaian to win the Premier League.

Daniel Amartey

Daniel Amartey. Photo/Sports WorldGhana

The midfielder has also made several appearances for the Ghana national team. Since he made his debut for the team, he has played in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. 

The player has had a successful career so far and is one of the most respected Ghanaian footballers. Here we look at some of his most notable achievements;

  • He was the Premier League title winner with Leicester City
  • He won the Danish Superliga title with FC Copenhagen
  • He was named Allsveskan Young Player of the Year
  • He participated in two Africa Cup of Nations twice

Luxury Collection

Amartey has an impressive net worth and this is reflected in his rides. He owns some of the best cars in the world like; Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Range Rover Sport and BMW i8.

FAQs

How old is he?

28 years old

What is his nationality?

Ghanaian

What is his net worth in 2023?

$8 million

Which team is he playing for currently?

Club Besiktas

Does he play for Ghana?

Yes.

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