Tariq Lamptey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or wing-back. Born on September 30, 2000, in London, England, Lamptey began his career at Chelsea's youth academy before making his senior debut in 2019. He transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2020, where he quickly became known for his pace and attacking contributions from defense. Lamptey has represented England at youth levels but switched allegiance to Ghana in 2022, making his senior debut for the Black Stars. He has been a key player for both club and country, known for his dynamic playing style.