Jeremie Frimpong, a Dutch footballer born on 10 December 2000, is a sturdy defender recognised for his exceptional performances as a right back for Bayer Leverkusen. Standing at around 5ft 8in (1.74m) and weighing 11st (70kg), Frimpong dons the number 30 jersey and has also represented the Netherlands on the international stage.
Frimpong commenced engaging in football at an elite level when he joined Manchester City as a trainee in the English Premier League in July 2015. However, it was a transfer to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in September 2019 for a sum of around £350k that flamed the spark of Frimpong’s professional career.
During his first season (2019 - 2020) at Celtic, Frimpong made an impressive 14 first team appearances and scored two goals in league matches. His performance did not dwindle in the subsequent season where he made 22 first team appearances and scored one goal in the league.
His stellar performance at Celtic caught the attention of the Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen, and in January 2021, he transferred from Celtic for a hefty amount around £12m. His career soared higher in Germany, where, by the 2023 - 2024 season, he had made 31 first team appearances and scored nine impressive goals at Bayer Leverkusen. As of the current season (2024 - 2025), Frimpong has already made six first team appearances and scored a goal.
Frimpong’s football career has not been devoid of international action. He put up a commendable show for the Netherlands in Euro 2024 with one start and two appearances as substitutes. His name also featured in the Euro Qualifiers between 2022 - 2024 for the Netherlands and in the Europa League 2023 - 2024 for Bayer Leverkusen, where he was spotted scoring thrilling goals. Frimpong went on to make appearances in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for the Netherlands and in the DFL-Supercup 2024 - 2025 and Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Bayer Leverkusen.
Indeed, Jeremie Frimpong's football career, although still young, promises so much more, and football fans will be watching intensively what more he brings to the football scene.
