Tariq Lamptey’s journey at Brighton has been anything but smooth. Signed under Graham Potter, he quickly established himself as a promising right-back.
However, injuries and new signings meant he had to prove himself repeatedly.
Now under Fabian Herzuler, the Ghana international defender has reclaimed his place in the squad, even playing as a left-back in Brighton’s FA Cup victory over Chelsea.
His adaptability has earned him praise, and he is determined to help the club win their first major trophy.
“It’s always a really good challenge against top-class players, and I back myself one-on-one, so I’m very happy with that (my performance). I just need to continue. I’m very happy that the team got the win today,” Lamptey told Telecom Asia Sport in an interview.
With his contract expiring in the summer, speculation about his future continues to swirl. But for now, his only focus is on winning with Brighton.
“This win is done; now the aim is to look forward to the game on Friday night.”
From battling injuries to silencing doubters, Lamptey’s resurgence proves that persistence pays off.
Now, he’s chasing history with Brighton, hoping to lift a trophy that has eluded them for decades.