Martin Odegaard: Arsenal Captain Names the Best African Player He Has Ever Played With

• Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has said that Gunners defensive midfielder Thomas Partey is the best African player he's ever played with
• Odegaard showered praise on Partey, explaining how the Ghana international has helped him and other Arsenal players play their best
• Partey has been pivotal for Arsenal this season, helping the Gunners become a serious title contender

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is receiving plaudits this season for his performances for the Gunners.

The Ghana star has played an influential role for Mikel Arteta's team this season, helping them climb to the top of the table. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has hailed the defensive midfielder, saying he is the best African player he's played with.

Partey, 29, has been pivotal for Arsenal both defensively and offensively. This season, he has two goals in his 12 outings. Last weekend, he scored a stunner when Arsenal thumped Nottingham Forest 5-0.

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The Ghana star endured a few injury-hit seasons at the Emirates, but he's getting to his best at the right time, with the Gunners competing for the title and a World Cup tournament for his country fast approaching.

Martin Odegaard hails Thomas Partey

Partey has formed a great partnership with Gunners captain Odegaard and Granit Xhaka. The Norwegian says Partey is the best African he's ever played with, according to SuperSport.

"I would say Thomas Partey for sure. I think he's an amazing player. The job he does, sometimes you don't see, and it is so important for us; he gives me and the other players a lot of freedom because he is always there to protect us and win balls, and also on the ball he is great to find that pass between the lines. It's great to play with him."

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Partey is expected to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup later this month, and most Ghanain fans hope he will bring his club form to Qatar.

Fans beserk over Partey goal

Sports Brief earlier reported on fans going berserk over Thomas Partey's stunning goal for the Gunners against Nottingham Forest.

The 29-year-old fired from outside the box to score the fourth goal of the game for Arsenal, who won the match 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Some fans boldly claimed Partey is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League, while others said he is better than Fabinho and Rodri.