Alexander Tettey facts for kids
Tettey playing for Rosenborg in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Banor Tettey | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2002 | Bodø/Glimt | ||
| 2002–2003 | Kolstad | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2009 | Rosenborg | 89 | (12) |
| 2005 | → Skeid (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 2009–2012 | Rennes | 60 | (2) |
| 2012–2021 | Norwich City | 244 | (7) |
| 2021 | Rosenborg | 6 | (0) |
| Total | 404 | (23) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | Norway U18 | 7 | (0) |
| 2005 | Norway U19 | 8 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Norway U21 | 14 | (0) |
| 2007–2016 | Norway | 34 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2024– | Rosenborg (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alexander Banor Tettey (born on April 4, 1986) is a former professional footballer. He played as a central midfielder, a player who helps both attack and defense. Alexander was born in Ghana. He played for the Norway national team from 2007 to 2016. He played 34 games for his country.
Alexander Tettey became well-known at Rosenborg, a club in Norway. He then played for Rennes in France. Later, he joined the English team Norwich City.
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Early Life and Football Start
Alexander Tettey was born in Accra, Ghana. In 1999, he moved to Bodø Municipality in Norway. He later moved to Trondheim Municipality. There, he started playing football for a team called Kolstad.
He joined Rosenborg's youth team. In January 2003, he played his first game for the main team. He was one of the youngest players to join Rosenborg's senior squad.
Club Career Highlights
Playing for Rosenborg
Tettey began his career at Rosenborg as a central midfielder. In 2007, he started playing as a defensive midfielder. This role means he helped protect the team's defense. In 2008, he became the team's vice-captain. He often wore the captain's armband.
Time in France with Rennes
French club Rennes was very interested in Tettey. They wanted to build a strong team. On July 31, 2009, he signed a four-year contract with Rennes. He played his first game for them soon after.
He scored his first goal for Rennes in January 2011. It was in a French Cup match. Rennes won that game 7–0. He played 60 games for the club during his time there.
Success with Norwich City
On August 25, 2012, Tettey joined Premier League club Norwich City. He signed a two-year deal. He scored a goal in his very first game for Norwich. This was in a League Cup match against Doncaster Rovers. Norwich won 1–0.
He made his league debut a few days later. He started his first league game against Chelsea. On October 20, he helped Norwich win 1–0 against Arsenal. He became a regular player for the team.
In May 2013, Norwich finished 11th in the Premier League. This was their highest finish in many years. In March 2014, Tettey scored an amazing goal against Sunderland. It was a powerful shot from far away.
In December 2018, Tettey played his 200th game for Norwich City. In the 2019–20 season, he played his 100th Premier League game. On May 4, 2021, Norwich announced that Tettey would leave the club. He played 263 games for Norwich and scored eight goals. In his last season, he also helped coach young athletes.
Back to Rosenborg
After leaving Norwich, Tettey returned to his old club, Rosenborg. He was given the number 6 jersey. This number was special because a club legend, Roar Strand, used to wear it.
Playing for Norway
Alexander Tettey became a Norwegian citizen. He played for Norway's youth teams. These included the under-18, under-19, and under-21 teams. He made his debut for the senior Norway team on August 22, 2007. This was in a friendly game against Argentina. Norway won 2–1.
Over nine years, Tettey played 34 games for Norway. He scored three goals for his country.
Career Achievements
Alexander Tettey won several titles during his career:
Rosenborg
- Eliteserien: 2006, 2009 (This is Norway's top football league)
Norwich City
- EFL Championship: 2018–19, 2020–21 (This is England's second-highest football league)
- Football League Championship play-offs: 2015 (Norwich won a special tournament to get promoted to the Premier League)
See also
In Spanish: Alexander Tettey para niños
