🔥 Trending Tariq Lamptey: Who is the Ghanaian footballer?

Tariq Lamptey is a professional footballer who plays primarily as a right wing-back or right-back. Born on September 30, 2000, in London, England, Lamptey represents Ghana internationally ¹². He is currently a player for Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ¹.

Career Overview

Lamptey began his youth career at Chelsea before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion ⁴. He gained recognition for his dynamic and attacking style of play. Following his spell at Brighton, he transferred to Italian Serie A side Fiorentina ³⁴.

Recent Developments: Move to Queens Park Rangers

As of July 21, 2026, Tariq Lamptey has joined Queens Park Rangers on a free transfer ³⁴⁶. This move marks his return to English football after an injury-disrupted period with Fiorentina ³⁷. His time at Fiorentina was significantly impacted by injuries, limiting him to only two appearances ³.

Lamptey's transfer to QPR comes ahead of the 2026/27 season, with his contract at Fiorentina having expired ⁴⁶. At 25 years old, his current market value is estimated at €3.00 million ²⁸.

Off-field Activities

Beyond his professional playing career, Tariq Lamptey is also involved in community initiatives. He participates in events where he interacts with children and young people passionate about football, often distributing new boots, kits, and balls to youth teams ⁵.