Alexander Tettey is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for the Norway national team.
Tettey moved from Ghana to Norway in 1999, where he began his football journey with Kolstad.
He started his professional career at Rosenborg BK, where he became vice-captain in 2008.
Биография
Early Life
Alexander Banor Tettey was born in Accra, Ghana, and moved to Norway in 1999, settling in Bodø Municipality. His passion for football blossomed in Trondheim Municipality, where he began playing for Kolstad. Tettey quickly progressed through the ranks, joining Rosenborg's youth department and making his first-team debut in January 2003. By September of that year, he became the youngest player in Rosenborg's first team since 1977.
Career
Tettey's professional career began at Rosenborg BK, where he initially played as a central midfielder before transitioning to a defensive midfielder under coach Knut Tørum in 2007. His leadership qualities shone through as he was appointed vice-captain in 2008. In July 2009, he signed with Stade Rennais F.C. in France, where injuries hampered his time but he still made 60 appearances and scored his first goal in January 2011.
In August 2012, Tettey moved to Norwich City F.C. in the Premier League, making an immediate impact by scoring on his debut in the League Cup. He continued to be a key player for Norwich, showcasing his skills in the top tier of English football. Tettey also had a notable international career, representing Norway at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2007 against Argentina. Over nine years, he earned 34 caps and scored three goals for the national team.
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Карьера и клубы
Rosenborg
Tettey started his career in Rosenborg as a central midfielder, but under Knut Tørum in 2007 he was made a defensive midfielder. In the 2008 season he was appointed Rosenborg's vice-captain and with club legend Roar Strand in and out of the team Tettey was a frequent captain.
Rennes
During his stay in Rosenborg, Tettey was being closely followed by French club Rennes, as they looked to create a squad with the potential of winning the title. On 31 July 2009, he signed a four-year contract with the French club. Tettey got his debut for the club shortly thereafter, but got injured in his first match for the club . His stay in Rennes has thereafter been plagued with injuries, but Tettey has nonetheless managed to pick up 60 appearances for the club. On 9 January 2011, Tettey scored his first goal in the Round of 64 of the French Cup. He scored the first of Rennes' goals as well the fifth in their 7–0 win over Cannes.
Norwich City
On 25 August 2012, Tettey signed for Premier League club Norwich City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He scored on his debut, scoring the only goal of the game in a 1–0 win against Doncaster Rovers on 26 September in the League Cup. He was also named man of the match, and stated he hoped his performance had been enough to earn him a start in a Premier League game. He made his league debut three days later, replacing Steve Morison in the 79th minute of a 5–2 defeat against Liverpool at Carrow Road. He made…
Club
As of 17 October 2021
International
Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tettey goal.
Tettey is a naturalized Norwegian and has been capped for the Norwegian under-18, under-19 and under-21 youth teams, as well as the senior team. Tettey made his debut for Norway on 22 August 2007, playing in a 2–1 friendly win against Argentina. Over the course of a nine-year international career, Tettey made 34 caps for Norway, scoring three times.
- Club
- Skeid Fotball (2005–2005)
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- Norway national under-19 association football team (2005–2005)
- Club
- Norway national under-21 association football team (2006–2008)
- League
- Premier League
- League
- Eliteserien
- League
- Scottish Championship
- League
- Ligue 1
- National team
- Norway
- Club
- Norwich City F.C. (2012–)
- Club
- Norway national under-18 association football team (2004–2004)
- Club
- Rosenborg BK (2004–2009)
- Club
- Norway men's national association football team (2007–)
- Club
- Stade Rennais F.C. (2009–2012)
Личное
Tettey was born in Accra, Ghana, and moved to Bodø Municipality in Norway in 1999. He later moved to Trondheim Municipality, and started to play football for Kolstad. After joining Rosenborg's youth department, Tettey made his debut for the first team in a friendly match against GIF Sundsvall in January 2003, and in September 2003 he joined the first team squad and became the youngest player in Rosenborg's first team squad since Ola By Rise, Knut Torbjørn Eggen and Øivind Husby in 1977.
Клубы
- Norway men's national association football team2007сейчас
- Norwich City F.C.2012сейчас
- Norway national under-18 association football team2004–2004
- Rosenborg BK2004–2009
- Norway national under-19 association football team2005–2005
- Skeid Fotball2005–2005
- Norway national under-21 association football team2006–2008
- Stade Rennais F.C.2009–2012
Играл вместе с
- Aaron WilbrahamNorwich City F.C. · 2011–2011
- Aaron WilbrahamNorwich City F.C. · 2011–2012
- Aasmund BjørkanNorway national under-21 association football team · 1992–1995
Abdeslam OuaddouStade Rennais F.C. · 2003–2006- Abdisalam IbrahimNorway men's national association football team · 2014
- Abdisalam IbrahimNorway national under-21 association football team · 2010–2013
Abdou Kader ManganeStade Rennais F.C. · 2008–2012
Abdou Razack TraoréRosenborg BK · 2007–2010
Abdoul CamaraStade Rennais F.C. · 2008–2011
Abdoulaye DialloStade Rennais F.C. · 2009–2014
Abdoulaye DoucouréStade Rennais F.C. · 2012–2016
Abdoulaye SanéStade Rennais F.C. · 2011–2013
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Alexander Banor Tettey is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Born in Ghana, he represented the Norway national team.
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